Harlequin Romance Authors

WE'VE MOVED!

2011-12-05T06:11:00.001-08:00

The Harlequin Romance author blog has moved! You can find us now at www.harlequinromanceauthors.com - find out about current releases, special events, visit our Meet The Authors page to find out more about your favourite authors, and check out our candid gallery for pics of us at events around the globe!

Hope to see you there!

Special Releases

2011-11-09T12:06:00.000-08:00

Here are some special releases from the Harlequin Romance authors that might make your holidays a little brighter!

In time for Remembrance Day, check out LOVING OUR HEROES:

Loving Our Heroes

Jessica Hart / Amy Andrews / India Grey

Special Releases
November 2011
£1 donation to Help for Heroes for every book sold.
They risked their lives for their country… Now their hearts are on the line!

Included in this anthology: Last Minute Proposal, Mission: Mountain Rescue & Mistress: Hired for the Billionaire's Pleasure

1st story: In a charity competition curvy cake-baker Tilly is paired with ex-military chief executive Campbell Sanderson. For the rugged tycoon it’s the winning that counts, but bubbly Tilly coaxes a show-stopping kiss!

£1 from the invoiced price of each Book will be contributed to Help for Heroes Trading Limited which Gift Aids all its taxable profits to Help for Heroes (Registered Charity Number 1120920).

Daddy's Christmas Miracle

Rebecca Winters / Marie Ferrarella / Shirley Jump

Special Releases
November 2011
by Rebecca Winters, Marie Ferrarella & Shirley JumpIncludes: The Sheriff's Christmas Surprise City lawyer Olivia’s come to claim the sweet baby boy that Sheriff Rick loves as his own. Yet could she bring Rick some yuletide comfort and joy too? Also includes: Santa in a Stetson and Family Christmas in Riverbend.

Christmas Kisses

Maggie Cox / Alison Roberts / Fiona Harper

By Request
December 2011
The Spanish Billionaire’s Christmas Bride Billionaire Cristiano Cordova is determined his late cousin’s child will be raised by the Cordova family – not by some gold-digger… Only Dominique Sanderson is a devoted mother, living in a shabby bedsit. Despite her delicate appearance she stands up to Cristiano . So he’ll take her and the baby back to Spain…Christmas Bride-To-Be Dr Jack Sinclair turned his back on love – a long time ago! Now, stranded and rescued by vivacious Jill Metcalf, Jack’s belief in Christmas miracles starts to return… Working with Jill at the local hospital to give the children a Christmas Day leaves Jack convinced that he’s finally found a home. If he can claim a bride under the mistletoe…Christmas Wishes, Mistletoe Kisses Three wishes…1) A new life in the country: Louise Thornton’s starting again with her young son!2) Someone to help decorate the Christmas tree: a meltingly attractive landscape architect makes her sparkle again.3) A proposal under the mistletoe?

Christmas Marriages & Miracles

Lucy Gordon / Caroline Anderson / Alison Roberts

By Request
November 2011
The Italian’s Christmas Miracle Brooding Italian Drago di Luca and lawyer Alysa Dennis are brought together by a shocking betrayal. But they strike an unlikely friendship and forbidden awareness simmers… As Christmas approaches could the joy of the season make the two of them and Drago’s motherless child a family? A Mummy for Christmas Consultant Kate Burgess is intrigued. Her gorgeous new surgeon is so talented – but why is he always late? Because, she discovers, he’s alone with two small children. If he asks her to marry him, maybe this Christmas all their dreams can come true! The Italian Surgeon’s Christmas Miracle Nurse Amy Phillips has two things she has to do this Christmas – look after six children and save their house from the ruthless new owner! Billionaire surgeon Luke is faced with evicting this vibrant brood from the house he’s inherited, but he can’t be such a bad guy… And when Amy welcomes him into her life, he experiences a Christmas miracle of his own…

A Christmas Promise

by	Barbara McMahon Barbara Hannay

Harlequin Special Releases

Snowbound Reunion by Barbara McMahon
Cath Morgan knows she was right to spend Christmas alone, far away from the city and her husband, Jake. For six years, Cath has dreamed of more from her marriage—a husband who isn't off globe-trotting, and a home ringing with children's laughter. But Jake isn't about to let his wife go so easily. He has one Christmas to prove how much he loves her...and share the secrets that have kept him away.
Christmas Gift: A Family by Barbara Hannay
Happy with his life as a wealthy bachelor, Hugh Strickland is stunned to discover he has a daughter! He wants to bring her home, but he's absolutely terrified. So Hugh pleads with Jo Berry to help him. While Jo is happy to see the father and daughter get closer, she realizes that soon she'll no longer be needed. But surely the ideal solution would be to give each other the perfect Christmas gift—a family.

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New Voices Finalist!

2011-11-01T01:00:00.000-07:00

There's a New Voices Top Four and we're very excited that our own Liz Fielding is mentoring a Warm and Cosy entry! Congrats to Charlotte Phillips and her HONEYMOON WITH A STRANGER - beginning today you can read the pivotal moment and VOTE for the winner. One of the top four get a publishing contract out of the deal so the stakes are sky high!

We wish Charlotte best of luck and are keeping our fingers crossed! We know she's in very good hands with Liz!

Now GO VOTE!

Foreign Editions

2011-10-31T05:21:00.000-07:00

Here are some of the latest foreign editions from Harlequin Romance Authors!

Die Schöne und der Milliardär von: MARGARET WAY

Als Sonya mit dem Unternehmer Marcus Wainwright eine Party in Sydney besucht, gerät sie unerwartet ins Rampenlicht. Ist die junge Schönheit am Arm des alten Mannes eine Erbschleicherin? fragt sich bald nicht nur die High Society der Stadt. Sonya ist verzweifelt. Denn auch Marcus’ faszinierender Neffe, der Milliardär Holt Wainwright, scheint inzwischen den Gerüchten über sie zu glauben. Und das darf nicht sein! Seit Holt sie voller Zärtlichkeit geküsst hat, sehnt Sonya sich verzweifelt nach seiner Liebe. Was kann sie nur tun, damit er ihr Vertrauen – und sein Herz – schenkt?

Liz Fieldingová

Rozmary Štědrého večera

Na tajném útěku z Londýna zůstane Annie se svým autem trčet uprostřed noci na zapadlém venkově a neví si rady. Naštěstí se objeví podnikatel George, který jí nabídne přístřeší - navzdory neblahému tušení, že s touto kráskou budou jen potíže…

Jennie Adamsová

Konečně svatba!

Když Jarred požádal svou asistentku Molly o neformální výpomoc, nečekal, že by jejich čistě pracovní vztah mohl přerůst v něco víc… Molly se v aristokratických kruzích, kam Jarred patří, necítí dobře. Odolá však Jarredovým svodům během společné noci na romantickém ostrově?

Un père à conquérir - Myrna Mackenzie

De retour à Tallula où elle a passé son enfance, Ivy n'a qu'une idée en tête : trouver un emploi... Mais qui embauchera un ancien modèle dans cette petite ville du Montana où elle a été accueillie avec méfiance et hostilité ? Néanmoins, résolue à frapper à toutes les portes, elle se présente chez Noah Ballenger, qu'elle n'a pas revu depuis son adolescence. Un rancher taciturne mais qui n'a rien perdu de son charme, au contraire, et qui est maintenant papa d'une adorable petite fille...

Het beste bod - Ally BlakeNa een aantal mislukte relaties keert Veronica terug naar Melbourne. Daar begint ze vol goede moed aan haar nieuwe baan als veilingmeester bij een gerenommeerd veilinghuis. Helaas schijnt haar nieuwe baas, Mitch Hanover, nogal aan haar capaciteiten op werkgebied te twijfelen. Maar na haar eerste succesvolle veiling doet hij haar een voorstel. Wat moet ze daar nu mee?

Ademnood - Jessica Hart
Als je de man van je dromen ontmoet, voel je vlinders in je buik, zeggen ze. Onzin, vindt de nuchtere Summer. Tot ze haar verpletterend aantrekkelijke nieuwe baas ziet, en er een hele zwerm door haar heen danst. Toch moet ze ze wegjagen. Want hij mag dan knap zijn, hij is ook chaotisch, impulsief en onverantwoordelijk. En zij houdt van verstandige, rustige, ordelijke mannen, toch?

Una chica de época - Nicola Marsh

Tema:Amor y negocios

Las modas cambian… ¡pero no el verdadero amor! Chase Etheridge estaba organizando el evento más importante de su carrera: la despedida de soltera de su hermana. Solía ser un hombre muy controlado, pero la situación lo estaba desbordando y sabía perfectamente a quién culpar: a Lola Lombard, organizadora de la fiesta, reina del vintage y una auténtica rubia explosiva. Detrás de los tirabuzones y el carmín rojo de Lola se escondía una chica que siempre había creído que valía poco. Chase tendría que convencerla de que la amaba tal y como era, ya fuera vestida con un glamour de los de antes o con un vestido de novia.

CORTEGGIAMI ADESSO! di LUCY GORDON

Di un diamante si apprezza la caratura, la purezza. La stessa cosa si può dire di una relazione. La miniserie UN DIAMANTE PER SEMPRE ne è la conferma. Pippa Jenson è amata e corteggiata da tutta la Londra che conta. Eppure a lei non interessa, il suo cuore è blindato e non permetterà a niente e nessuno di penetrarvi. Non ha fatto i conti, però, con Roscoe Havering, uomo dallo sguardo magnetico e penetrante, che non appena si accorge di lei le piomba addosso come un rapace con la sua preda. Incontrarsi e amarsi sembrerebbe quasi inevitabile. Riuscirà Roscoe a sfoderare tutte le sue armi di seduzione?

Romance em londres - Barbara Hannay

Temática: Mundos diferentes

Será que Molly encontraria o seu sonhado cavalheiro inglês?

Molly Cooper vivia numa ilha do Pacífico e queria trocar a sua casa por um apartamento exclusivo num bairro de Chelsea, para um período de férias. O seu sonho era explorar a Grã-Bretanha… e conhecer o perfeito cavalheiro inglês. Patrick Knight achava as mensagens de correio electrónico de Molly absolutamente fascinantes e pensava que trocar a sua casa de Londres pela idílica casinha de Molly o ajudaria a escrever o seu primeiro romance, mas as coisas não estavam a correr como planeara…O que fazer quando se apercebe de que a pessoa que ama está no outro extremo do mundo, a viver em sua casa e a dormir na sua cama?

Kärleksbreven - Margaret Way

Hon är som gjord för att hängas ut i skvallerpressen – vacker, rik, och som det verkar, oförmögen att binda sig. Elaka tungor kallar Zara en femme fatale. Men anledningen till att hon en gång flydde ungdomskärleken Garrick var inte för att söka äventyret, utan något helt annat …

Garricks hjärta krossades när Zara bara försvann utan förklaring. Och i sin sorg och ilska har han bränt alla de brev hon skickat under åren, innan han ens läst dem. På en gemensam väns bröllop möts de igen, och visst finns känslorna kvar. Men frågan är om Garrick någonsin kommer kunna förstå, förlåta … och älska Zara igen?

Det var en gång ...Donna Alward

Det var en gång en flicka som hette Lucy. Hon växte upp på landet där hon tillbringade den mesta av tiden i stallet, utan att ha en aning om att hon tillhörde en kunglig familj i ett kungarike långt därifrån.

När Lucy blev vuxen fick hon komma till hovet och leva som en riktig prinsessa. Men hon saknade sitt gamla liv. Och hon förstod inte hur hon skulle kunna hitta en prins i kungariket. Hennes drömprins var en man som bodde på landet och förstod sig på hästar.

Så bestämde kungen att hans dotter skulle åka till en ranch och titta på några fina avelshästar till hovstallet. Men det första Lucy lade märke till när hon kom fram var inte hästarna, utan den snygge ranchägaren Brody Hamilton …

Στο Δρόμο των Αστεριών

-ΤΑ ΜΥΣΤΙΚΑ ΤΗΣ ΜΠΕΛΑ ΡΟΖΑ-

Jackie Braun

Ο πλεϊμπόι και η σταρ…

Η προσωπική ζωή του διάσημου παίκτη του μπέιζμπολ Αντζελο Καζάλι παρέμενε ένα μυστήριο. Οι φήμες έλεγαν ότι επέστρεφε στην Ιταλία για να συμφιλιωθεί με τον πατέρα του. Και όταν κατέβηκε από το αεροπλάνο με την εκθαμβωτική ηθοποιό Ατλάντα Τζάκσον στο πλευρό του, οι εφημερίδες και τα περιοδικά πήραν φωτιά!

Η Ατλάντα είχε επιλέξει το μικρό, απόμερο Μόντα Κορέντι για να μείνει μόνη, μακριά από τα φώτα της δημοσιότητας, και να πάρει σοβαρές αποφάσεις για τη ζωή και την καριέρα της. Το τελευταίο που έπρεπε να την απασχολεί ήταν ο έρωτας. Μόνο που έβρισκε τη συντροφιά του αντζελο επικίνδυνα απολαυστική…

October Releases

2011-10-16T17:08:00.000-07:00

Tall, Dark, Texas Ranger

by Patricia Thayer

Miniseries: The Quilt Shop in Kerry Springs

Noah Cooper is in Kerry Springs to do a job, and as a Texas Ranger, he can't afford distraction. A pity, then, that at the center of the mystery is irresistible Lilly Perry….

Independent Lilly's determined to stay a single mom, so having a gorgeous lodger such as Noah Cooper in her house is hardly ideal. He may be amazing with her kids, but Lilly can't stop thinking about kissing him! Wanting is one thing…but with all the secrets that lie between them, can either of them ever really trust the other?

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Australia's Maverick Millionaire

by Margaret Way

Clio Templeton has loved Josh Hart since she was nine years old, when he saved her cousin from drowning. She's never forgotten how his cheek felt beneath her lips as she rewarded him with a kiss.

Years later, Josh has returned to the town that wrote him off as a bad seed—and the one woman who saw the true bravery beneath his bravado. But the small town has a long memory, and he can't risk the darkness of his past casting a shadow over the shining light of the local sweetheart….

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Bridesmaid Says, "I Do!"

by Barbara Hannay

How to be the Perfect Bridesmaid:

a) Smile and pretend to love your horrible dress.
b) Be patient as your best friend turns into Bridezilla.
c) Do not fall for the groom!

Thrilled to be Bella's bridesmaid, Zoe throws herself into her duties. But meeting the groom himself, stop-and-stare-sexy Kent Rigby, ruins everything….

What happens when you find the man of your dreams and he belongs to someone else?

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How a Cowboy Stole Her Heart

by Donna Alward

Clay Gregory's known Megan Briggs her whole life, and he's been plenty worried about her while she's been getting medical treatment. Now she's back home and hiding away on the family ranch.

Knowing the stubborn cowgirl won't accept his help willingly, he invites her to a family wedding to help him avoid his aunt's matchmaking!

He plans to remind Meg she's still the girl who can beat him in a horse race! But as she steps out in her curve-hugging red dress, her skills on a horse are suddenly the furthest thing from his mind….

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Her Italian Soldier

by Rebecca Winters

Plucked from obscurity to model in an exciting campaign on the Amalfi coast, Annabelle Marsh can't wait for her month away! Surely, surrounded by so much natural beauty, her emotional bruises can't help but recover.

However, she'd planned to heal her wounds in private—sharing accommodations with a darkly brooding, battle-scarred army pilot was not on the agenda! Ex-nurse Annabelle is compelled to help Lucca, even though he's got "keep out" written all over him. But once the spark between them ignites, it's impossible to put out….

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Surprise: Outback Proposal

by Jennie Adams

Jayne Cutter should take the flirty grins of a gorgeous guy ten years her junior as pure charm—but Alex MacKay makes her want to drop her professional guard and see where that attraction takes them!

Alex doesn't have time for casual flings—he is focused on making a success of his business and discovering the truth about his past. But beautiful Jayne is a surprise distraction….

As they travel into the Outback, they may just find the one thing they least expected—a future together!

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MILLS AND BOON LOVES...

2011-10-06T08:30:00.000-07:00

Mills and Boon Loves is an antho out this month including two stories by Romance line newcomers Barbara Wallace and Leah Ashton. Leah is last year's New Voices winner and this is her debut!Check it out! You can browse the book by clicking on the link above!

Foreign Releases - September

2011-09-19T10:04:00.000-07:00

Die Nanny und der Milliardär
von: REBECCA WINTERS
Nanny in New York gesucht! Die bezaubernde Reese kann ihr Glück kaum fassen: Der Milliardär Nick Wainwright engagiert sie als Kindermädchen. Einen Sommer lang soll sie sich in seinem luxuriösen Penthouse an der Park Avenue um seinen Sohn kümmern. Doch nicht nur der süße kleine Jamie erobert ihr Herz im Sturm. Ohne es zu wollen, ist Reese magisch angezogen von Nick. Ein verbotenes Gefühl, dem sie mit aller Kraft widerstehen muss! Doch dann fliegt sie mit Nick auf die idyllische Insel Martha’s Vineyard. Zum ersten Mal allein mit ihm, zieht er sie in die Arme und küsst sie voller Verlangen …

Trish Wylieová

Popelka z Los Angeles

Cassidy Maloneová je možná nezkušená, ale rozhodně ne zbabělá! Proto neodolá výzvě svého dávného přítele Willa Ryana a vydává se do světa iluzí a filmu – přímo do Hollywoodu. Oba jsou vázáni smlouvou napsat scénář, který kdysi před lety začali. Jenomže tenkrát se stejně jako jejich filmoví hrdinové do sebe zamilovali a skončilo to zlomeným srdcem. Cassidy je teď rozhodnutá vzdorovat Willovu svůdnému úsměvu a neodolatelnému šarmu…

Jessica Hartová

Pohádková svatba

Miranda Fairchildová dostala nezáviděníhodný úkol: najít pro svého šéfa Rafea Knightona vhodnou nevěstu! Přestože ho stále seznamuje s atraktivními ženami, Rafe má oči jen pro ni. Miranda se jeho svádění dlouho brání, avšak jeho nabídku doprovázet ho na charitativní ples odmítnout nemůže! Jejich první polibek je jen příslibem vztahu, který nemůže skončit jinak než svatbou.

ARKADAŞLIK UĞRUNA - JESSICA HART

Ellerby, sessiz ve sakin bir kuzey kasabasıydı. Bu küçük kasabanın, bu dar sokağında, dergilerden fırlamış gibi duran, uzun boylu, yanık tenli, etrafa zenginlik ve cazibe yayan yakışıklı bir adam görmek, Caro’nun aklını başından almıştı. Ancak, bu şımarık ve çapkın prensin karşısında, böyle nefes nefese ve bir aptal gibi durmamalıydı. “Aramalıydın. Dışarı çıkmış olabilirdim,” dedi.

“Dışarı mı çıkıyordun?” diye sordu Philip. Bakışlarıyla sanki bu kılıkla kim dışarı çıkar, der gibiydi.

Caro başını dikleştirerek, “Gördüğün gibi, dışarı çıkar gibi bir halim yok,” dedi.

“O zaman izin verirsen, içeri girip sana Lotty’nin plânını anlatmak istiyorum. Tabii, bu kapı aralığında konuşmak istemiyorsan...”

CESUR KARAR - BARBARA HANNAY

Yüksek düzeyde bir politikacı olan Lizzie, bekâr ve kırk yaşındaydı. Ve hayatının en cesur kararını vermişti. Tek başına bir bebek sahibi olmak…

Peşini kovalayan medyadan ve aile sorunlarından kaçmak için gözlerden uzak olan arkadaşının sığır çiftliğine gelmişti.

Jack Lewis bir sığır çiftliğinin yöneticisiydi ve o anda en son ihtiyacı olan şey, şımarık, kuralları fazlasıyla bağlı, şık giysiler içindeki bir şehirli kadına uğraşmaktı.

Sous le charme de son patron, Nikki Logan

Vous êtes sous contrat... » A ces mots, Ava se sent prise au piège. Ainsi, elle va devoir travailler pour Daniel Arnot, cet homme dont les yeux bruns la faisaient chavirer, quand elle était adolescente - avant qu'il ne lui brise le cœur et disparaisse de sa vie. Mais il y a pis , non content de jouer les patrons tyranniques avec elle, voilà que Daniel lui propose de vivre sous le même toit que lui, le temps que durera sa mission...

Un bébé par amour, Susan Meier

Quand elle apprend que son père l'a promise à un autre, Lucy fait le choix déchirant de rompre avec Seth, l'amour de sa vie. Mais, quelque temps après, voilà qu'elle se découvre enceinte. Dès lors, impossible pour elle d'envisager l'avenir sans Seth. Mais quelle réaction va-t-il avoir ?

Emparejados - Shirley Jump

Era el demonio con botas de vaquero…En Edgerton Shores, el amor casi se respiraba… especialmente cuando se organizó una lotería para emparejar. Pero imagínense la sorpresa de la pobre Sophie Watson cuando sacaron su nombre del sombrero sin que ella se hubiera ofrecido a participar. El cowboy Harlan Jones estaba encantado de ver a esa belleza estirada en una situación comprometida. Pero la sonrisa se le borró de la cara cuando vio que habían emparejado su nombre con el de Sophie. Tenían una semana de citas, pero sólo necesitarían una para descubrir lo poco que tenían en común. ¿Qué iban a hacer con las otras seis?

Una cuoca tutto pepe di C. Gillen Tacker

Dan Kingsland è quello delle decisioni drastiche. La sua famiglia, composta da tre figli e dallo zio della ex moglie, è un concentrato di caos e nervosismo, soprattutto all'ora di cena, impossibile mangiare qualcosa di decente. Soluzione? Assumere una cuoca a domicilio. La prescelta è l'esplosiva Emily Stayton, chef professionista, che pare avere tutte le carte in regola anche per cucinare a puntino il cuore di Dan.

Una vicina da scoprire di D. Alward

E, adesso, che cosa faccio? Wyatt Black, un uomo che sa sempre come affrontare ogni situazione, davanti a quel frugoletto in lacrime non sa come comportarsi. La nuova vicina di casa, Ellison Marchuck, è l'unica soluzione possibile. Tra loro non scorre buon sangue, ma Ellison non si tira indietro, anche perché non le dispiacerebbe conoscere meglio quel burbero di Wyatt. Sotto quella scorza da duro è convinta si nasconda un uomo tutto da scoprire.

Encontro com o amor - Fiona Harper

Do primeiro encontro ao dia do casamento!

Grace Marlowe passara toda a vida dedicada à sua filha Daisy e ela retribuiu-lhe marcando-lhe um encontro às cegas. Depois de decidir que valia a pena arriscar e sair da bolha em que vivia, Grace conheceu Noah Frost, um famoso escritor que pretendia passar despercebido e que também tinha os seus próprios demónios pessoais. Depois de uma breve e intensa relação, chegou o casamento e a lua-de-mel em Paris, mas também uma surpresa com a qual ninguém contava.

At elske og ære af Jennie Adams Jeg giver dig alt …Da Jack forlod Australien for et år siden troede Tiffany, hun havde mistet ham for evigt. Men realiteten var, at Jack elskede Tiffany for højt til at kunne dele den smertende sandhed om hans sygdom. Han forlod hende for at klare problemerne på sin egen måde … Alene.
Nu mødes de igen. Og Jack længes mere end nogensinde efter Tiffanys uforløste kærlighed. En kærlighed han dog ikke tør gengælde. Men Tiffany har andre planer. Hun sætter sig for at bevise, at hun kan elske og ære sin mand … i både medgang og modgang.

Kærlighed og kvindelist af Lucy GordonKatie har været forelsket i Nick siden teenagetiden og nu lægger hun en snedig plan. Kodeordet er ’sensualitet’! Det passer Nick Kenton ualmindeligt dårligt at skulle have se efter et familiemedlem, mens hun er i London, Så det er mere af pligt end lyst, at han henter den irriterende teenager ved toget.
Men at Katie Deakins ikke længere er nogen teenager, må Nick sande, da han møder den nu alarmerende flotte og tiltrækkende kvinde. Og der går da heller ikke længe, førend den unge, sexede Katie har vendt op og ned på Nicks – og hans kærestes tilværelse .

NEW VOICES UPDATE

2011-09-11T09:47:00.000-07:00

ROMANCE AUTHORS AND NEW VOICES

The fabulous Mills and Boon New Voices competition begins on September 13 and for those of you are interested in taking part, here are few posts on getting started by Romance authors –

First, a very special link to last year’s winner, Leah Ashton, talking about her New Voices journey.

There's advice from Donna Alward, Barbara Wallace has posted on the subject of "Voice" on Seven Sassy Sisters and Liz Fielding has written a post on the ingredients of a great romance here

For those of you in the UK, there’s a roundup of the writer and editor workshops being held all round the country here. And for everyone here's a link to the New Voices Facebook page where you'll find loads of support from writers working on their first chapters, and authors who are answering questions on anything you can think about.

If you haven’t started yet, don’t panic! You have until October 10 to post the first chapter of your book.
Twenty entrants, chosen by the editorial team, will go through to round two - with an author mentor to hold their hand - and Chapter Two. Four finalists will make it to the last round, when they'll post a "pivotal moment" in their book. It's a fabulous opportunity to get yourself noticed and it's open to writers in the US, Canada (except Montreal), New Zealand, South Africa and Australia. (The exceptions are not dictated by Mills and Boon, but by international competition rules - sorry! It doesn't stop you sending in your ms in the normal way, however.)

More deets about the comp at Mills and Boon New Voices and Romance Is Not Dead

There’ll be blogs from Mills and Boon editor, Flo Nichols and a bunch of authors throughout the competition, so hit the "favourite" button and come back often!

And if you want to read how last year's winner, Leah Ashton's book turned out, here's your chance to read it, hot off the press!

September Releases

2011-09-05T08:57:00.000-07:00

The Lonesome Rancher by Patricia Thayer

The most guarded heart in Texas

Sloan Merrick may be from Kerry Springs' most famous family, but he's happiest alone on his ranch. After his ex's betrayal, he's determined not to fall again—but the intriguing Jade Hamilton is hard to resist!

Jade is in Kerry Springs to find out the truth about her past, not to fall in love! Yet she's increasingly drawn to Sloan, and starts to feel that she belongs in Kerry Springs—and in his arms. But in her past lurks a secret that could break Sloan's heart…

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Royal Wedding Bells by Raye Morgan and Nina Harrington

The Prince's Forbidden Love by Raye Morgan

Prince Andre plans to see his ward, lovely Princess Julienne, married to his cousin, and then he'll restore peace to their country and move on. But Julienne disagrees. Making her escape from the convent, she turns Prince Andre's world upside down…

The Ordinary King by Nina Harrington

When Kate takes a job in Africa, the last person she expects to meet is her gorgeous ex, Simon, who, due to his charity work, is now an honorary king. If that wasn't enough, it seems that he's expected to take a queen—and she's his favorite candidate!

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The Princess Test by Shirley Jump

Will the real princess please stand up?

Carlita Santaro has never felt like a "proper" princess, and she's finally escaped the palace for the small town of Winter Haven.

Daniel is an award-winning journalist, but now, as a single dad, he's working on a gossip show—better hours but rock-bottom morals. His boss orders Daniel to test suspiciously down-to-earth Carlita—is she really royal, or just posing as a princess?

Carlita captivates Daniel, but soon he'll have to choose: Should he follow the headlines, or his heart?

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Rescued by the Brooding Tycoon by Lucy Gordon

Who's rescuing whom?

Darius Falcon needs a fresh start—and what better place than his inherited island, sleepy Herringdean? But his ruthless reputation precedes him, and the locals fear he'll change their home. Harriet Connor is no different.

Widow Harriet is content with her beloved dog and lifeboat rescue work. She doesn't need some upstart tycoon ruining it all! Yet, after rescuing Darius from a capsized boat, she recognizes that there is more beneath his brooding surface…

Can Darius make her see that she might need rescuing just as much as he does?

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Swept Off Her Stilettos by Fiona Harper

A little finger isn't properly dressed without a man wrapped round it…

Clothing connoisseur Coreen Fraser's film-star style never leaves her wanting for male attention. But sourcing costumes for a 1930s murder-mystery weekend stops being fun when she discovers she has to wear a tweed suit and sensible shoes!

Meanwhile, Coreen's best friend, Adam Conrad, has his own plans for the weekend. One moonlit kiss later, Coreen sees the truth: Adam's the only man who knows the girl beneath the skyscraper heels and scarlet lipstick. Is she brave enough to invite him to kiss that lipstick off anytime he likes?

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The Heart of a Hero by Barbara Wallace

How to heal a hero…

Helping people comes naturally to Zoe Hamilton—she has the advice column to prove it. All she wants this summer, though, is to lick her postdivorce wounds in peace. That's fine by her surly-yet-handsome neighbor, ex-army captain Jake Meyers; he just wants to be left alone.

Jake might believe his emotions are frozen forever, but the pain in his glittering emerald eyes tells a different story. Zoe can't help but reach out, but it will take all her courage to love a man so determined to keep himself closed off…

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Blind Date Rivals - NINA HARRINGTON

Dating the enemy!

Sara should be preparing for a meeting to secure her business. Instead she’s being stood up by a man she’s never even met! Things improve when gorgeous city-boy Leo asks her to dance – until he reveals his relief that his ‘country bumpkin’ blind date didn’t show…

Sara could almost ignore the words slipping from his oh-so-kissable mouth – if the next ones weren’t that he’s planning to build on the land she wants to buy! Turning to ice, yet very aware of his warm, strong arms around her waist, Sara’s suddenly reminded of a saying: keep your enemies closer…

The Secret Princess - JESSICA HART

ROYAL EXCLUSIVE: ‘Perfect’ princess goes AWOL!

Frustrated with the merry-go-round of political dinners and enforced good behaviour, Lotty’s determined to try on a normal life for size……but she’s completely unprepared for her new boss, Corran McKenna, an impossible, ridiculously sexy grump who makes no allowances – especially for secret princesses!

Sick to the royal back teeth with people bowing and scraping, Lotty’s fine with Corran’s frowns – it’s his wicked grin that causes trouble! A no-strings fling with the only man who’s ever seen the real rather than the royal her is irresistible – but what will happen when her secret becomes headline news?

From Daredevil to Devoted Daddy

BARBARA MCMAHON

Just a summer romance…Since the cliffs surrounding her Mediterranean home claimed her husband’s life, Jeanne-Marie has been a single mum to her young son Alexandre. She keeps her heart well guarded – until the handsome Matthieu arrives at her cosy B&B…Or the start of something more?Matt’s sense of fun enchants Alexandre and reminds Jeanne-Marie how to smile, but surely this daredevil will soon mov... more info

Little Cowgirl Needs a Mum / Once Upon a Proposal

PATRICIA THAYER / ALLISON LEIGH
Little Cowgirl Needs a Mum When a tiny girl peers nervously round the door of her quilt shop Jenny’s heart melts. Gracie needs help finishing the quilt her mother started before she passed away. But her father, gruff rancher Evan, is reluctant to let Jenny into his world. Even if she can offer him a second chance at love.Once Upon a Proposal It was only a kiss, meant to get rid of an unwanted suit... more info

Once Upon a Time in Tarrula / To Wed a Rancher

JENNIE ADAMS / MYRNA MACKENZIE

Once Upon a Time in Tarrula After an injury, ex-soldier Troy’s too busy putting his life back together to worry about his heart. And his new assistant Stacie deserves a fairytale – not damaged goods. Yet could this Cinderella inspire her Prince Charming to claim their happy ever after…?To Wed a Rancher When Rachel dumps her cheating boyfriend, he dumps her in a one-horse Montana town. Then a deep,... more info

Foreign Releases - August

2011-08-21T04:51:00.000-07:00

Happy End im Traumpalast? von: RAYE MORGAN

Über diesen Roman:

"Was hältst du von einer guten, altmodischen Entführung?" Auch wenn Monte DeAngelis entwaffnend lächelt, Pellea weiß: Er meint jedes seiner Worte ernst! Und einen Herzschlag lang wünscht sie sich nichts mehr, als tatsächlich an seiner Seite aus dem Palast zu fliehen. Die zärtliche Leidenschaft, mit der der heimliche Kronprinz Ambrias sie für eine Nacht geliebt hat, will sie ihr Leben lang genießen. Aber darf nicht mit ihm gehen: Die Zukunft des Inselreiches hängt davon ab, dass sie Montes verlockender Einladung widersteht …

Liz Fieldingová - Týden luxusu

Lydia Youngová vede dvojí život. Přes den je pokladní v supermarketu, po večerech dvojnice slavné celebrity. A právě v této roli se vydává do pouštního království, aby tam prožila týden snů uprostřed luxusu.
Zdá se, že jejím jediným úkolem je nechat se hýčkat jako princezna, užívat si slunce a moře, odpočívat, objevovat půvab Orientu. Než zjistí, že jí do cesty vstoupil neočekávaný průvodce - šejk Kalil al-Zaki…

Jackie Braunová - Zásnuby v poušti

Jakmile zámožný šejk Madani Tarim ochutnal lahodné pokrmy Emily Meritové, které připravila na večírek jeho přátel, hned věděl, že mu Emily musí sestavit menu na zásnubní hostinu. Kdo však mohl tušit, že se během "pracovních schůzek" tolik sblíží? Vzepře se Madani králi a odmítne nevěstu, již nemiluje a s níž bylo manželství domluveno už před lety?

MAJESTELERİ İLE İZDİVAÇ - REBECCA WINTERS

Yakışıklı ve karizmatik Alex, İsviçre’deki Valleder Kantonu’nun kralıydı. San Ravino Prensesi Isabella ile üç hafta sonra evleneceklerdi.

Turist olarak Kraliyet şatosunu ve etrafını çevreleyen surları gezmeye gelen Amerikalı sarışın güzel, turist rehberine kralla görüşmek istediğini söyleyince ortalık karışmıştı. Darrell Collier, krala iade etmesi gereken çok değerli bir emanet olduğunu söylüyordu.

Kral kadınla görüşmeyi hiç düşünmemiş onu apar topar Denver’e göndermek istemişti. Ancak, o değerli emanetin fotoğraflarını gördüğünde beyninden vurulmuşa döndü. Emanetin ardındaki gerçeği öğrenmek zorundaydı.

BOZKIR FENERİ - DONNA ALWARD

“Önemli olan da bu zaten,” dedi Tomas. “Şehrin çekici yanları var mutlaka, ama insanlar bazen daha basit…” Sofia, onun ne söyleyeceğini çok merak etmişti. Aslında, bu adamın her şeyini merak eder olmuştu. Bu Tomas Mendoza kimdi? Neden böyle basit bir yaşantıyı seçmişti? “Bir hayat mı isterler?” diye onun sözünü tamamladı.

Tomas pencereden dışarı baktı. “Evet, basit bir hayat...” Sofia pek tatmin olmamıştı. Bu adamın daha önceleri, nasıl bir hayatı vardı acaba? Görünüşüne bakılırsa, böyle basit bir hayata ait birine benzemediği gibi, anlaşılması da çok güç birine benziyordu.

Une famille pour Drew, Judy Christenberry

Kelly élève seule son fils Drew, deux ans. Une tâche qui l'occupe entièrement et à laquelle elle sacrifie tout, y compris sa vie de femme. Aussi est-ce d'abord avec une vive réticence qu'elle accepte de jouer un temps la fiancée de Pete, le frère d'une amie. Mais, très vite, le charme de Pete opère et Kelly se prend à espérer que leur fausse liaison devienne réelle...

Et plus, si infinités..., Jackie Braun

Directrice d'une agence de rencontres, Maddie est fière de faire naître de belles histoires d'amour. Un talent dont profite les autres... alors qu'elle-même demeure célibataire, hélas. Jusqu'à ce que Cameron Foley, jeune veuf et papa d'une fillette de deux ans, la mette au défi de lui trouver une compagne. Or Maddie a beau chercher, il n'y a qu'un profil qui convienne à un homme tel que Cam. Un profil qu'elle s'évertue à ignorer : le sien...

Een kans op geluk - Jessica Steele

Nadat de cottage van haar vader is verkocht, heeft Phinn dringend een nieuw onderkomen nodig. De nieuwe eigenaar, Ty Allardyce, is net zo knap als onuitstaanbaar. Toch ze blij met de baan die hij haar bezorgt als gezelschapsdame van zijn broer, die aan een gebroken hart lijdt. Met hém kan ze het wel goed vinden. Vreemd genoeg lijkt Ty daar helemaal niet zo blij mee te zijn...

Droom in de woestijn - Liz Fielding

Lydia Young is al jaren de lookalike van publiekslieveling Lady Rose. Zo vreemd is het dus niet, dat ze het verzoek krijgt haar te vervangen op een reis naar Bab el Sama. Erg veel zin heeft Lydia niet, maar als ze oog in oog staat met de razendknappe playboy-sjeik Kalil, denkt ze daar opeens heel anders over. Al vreest ze het ergste voor haar hart. Want zóveel charme, is ze daartegen bestand?

Pasado olvidado - Barbara Wallace

Tema:Amor y negocios

¿Cómo llegar a un corazón tan celosamente protegido? Kelsey había pensado que trabajar con el solitario escritor Alex Markoff iba a ser el trabajo de sus sueños… hasta que lo conoció. Alex era tan guapo como una estrella de cine, pero sus malos modales pronto dejaron claro a Kelsey que no se alegraba de tenerla en su casa. Ella era una luchadora y se negaba a pasar de puntillas al lado de un hombre que necesitaba que lo cuidaran, ¡aunque fuera demasiado testarudo para admitirlo! El muro que Alex había construido a su alrededor empezaba a agrietarse y, por primera vez en toda su vida, Kelsey se sentía muy cerca de alguien.

UNA SCINTILLA DAL PASSATO - di DEBBIE MACOMBER, NIKKI LOGAN

UNA SCINTILLA DEL PASSATO di D. Macomber.

La prima persona che Scott O'Halloran incontra appena atterra nel piccolo paese dell'Alaska è la sua fidanzatina del liceo, Chrissie Harris. Lei non lo ha mai dimenticato, però non ha alcuna intenzione di finire ancora tra le sue braccia, non sopporterebbe un altro abbandono. Ma complice una tempesta improvvisa e un atterraggio di emergenza i due si ritrovano insieme e soli. Basta per far riaccendere la scintilla mai sopita?

NON DIRMI NO di N. Logan.

A Clint McLeish sono sempre piaciute le sfide, soprattutto quelle quasi impossibili da portare a termine e Romy Carvell sembra una di quelle. Lei è bella ed enigmatica e sfugge a qualsiasi approccio. Il solo fascino non riesce a fare breccia nella sua corazza, serve molto di più e Clint è pronto a giocarsi il tutto per tutto. Ma Romy accetterà la sua corte serrata?

A futura rainha - Melissa McClone

Temática: Entre a realeza

Mudariam as regras do jogo quando Izzy descobrisse a pequena surpresa?

Izzy, uma mecânica de carros, quase deixou cair a chave inglesa quando um atraente príncipe apareceu na sua oficina mecânica para lhe anunciar que era seu marido. Nunca lhe tinha passado pela cabeça tornar-se princesa. A sua independência ia fazer com que lhe fosse difícil mudar o fato-macaco de trabalho por vestidos de seda, isso sem contar com as responsabilidades que a sua posição acarretava. Não obstante, não podia evitar a atracção que sentia pelo príncipe Niko.

Guddommelig genforening af Carol Grace

Olivia og Jack var det perfekte par – det var tydeligt fra starten, at de var skabt for hinanden…

Men fem år senere er deres eventyrbryllup kun et fjernt minde, og ægteskabet næsten forbi. Men Jack er aldrig holdt op med at elske Olivia, og nu har han planlagt, at de skal tilbringe sommeren på den smukke græske ø, hvor engang de mødte hinanden. … Det perfekte sted at forelske sig Men er de kønne landsbyer og de blide bølger på endeløse gyldne strande nok til, at Jack og Olivia kan komme sig over fortiden og forene sig igen … for altid?

August Releases

2011-08-09T05:53:00.000-07:00

Little Cowgirl Needs a Mom by Patricia Thayer

ALSO OUT IN THE UK as Mills and Boon CHERISH

The cowboy's patchwork family

To Wed a Rancher by Myrna MacKenzie

Lost in Montana

When Rachel Everly dumps her cheating boyfriend, he dumps her in a one-horse Montana town with only her suitcase and beloved camera! Then a deep, whisky-rough voice, straight out of a cowboy movie, offers her a way out…

Rescued by the rancher

Shane Merritt plans to sell his parents' ranch, so he seizes the chance to hire Rachel as his photographer. At first, her enthusiasm for the dilapidated ranch bothers the taciturn cowboy, until he begins to see the woman who's putting the home back into his homestead in a whole new light!

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The Secret Princess by Jessica Hart

ALSO OUT IN THE UK as Mills and Boon RIVA

ROYAL EXCLUSIVE: "Perfect" princess goes AWOL!

Frustrated with the merry-go-round of political dinners and enforced good behavior, Lotty's determined to try a normal life on for size. However, she's completely unprepared for her sexy new boss, Corran McKenna.

Bored with people bowing and scraping, Lotty doesn't mind Corran's frowns, but his wicked grin causes trouble! A no-strings fling with the only man who's ever seen the real—rather than the royal—her is irresistible, but what will happen when her real identity becomes headline news?

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Mr. Right There All Along by Jackie Braun

Could her best friend be her best match?

The one thing Chloe McDaniels has always depended on is her friendship with Simon Ford. Even if it's been tough thinking of the gorgeous guy who makes her heart flutter as just a friend! But now, with their upcoming high school reunion dredging up memories of bullies and broken hearts, she needs him more than ever.

As Chloe plans to unveil her new-and-improved self, Simon creates a plan of his own.

Step One: Show her that love is worth the risk.
Step Two: Give her the happy-ever-after she deserves.

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A Kiss to Seal the Deal by Nikki Logan

Is true love an endangered species?

The Army Ranger's Return by Soraya Lane

A soldier's second chance…

As nervous as a teenager about to go on her first date, Jessica Mitchell waits for Special Forces Ranger Ryan McAdams—her best friend for the past year—whom she's never met! They've been pen pals while Ryan was away fighting for their country and Jessica was secretly fighting her own demons back home.

She knows widower Ryan's fears of returning to civilian life and his hopes of reconnecting with his son. Now she can't wait to meet him face-to-face—to hear his voice and see his smile…

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In the UK:

Blind Date Rivals by NINA HARRINGTON

Dating the enemy!

Sara should be preparing for a meeting to secure her business. Instead she’s being stood up by a man she’s never even met! Things improve when gorgeous city-boy Leo asks her to dance – until he reveals his relief that his ‘country bumpkin’ blind date didn’t show…

Sara could almost ignore the words slipping from his oh-so-kissable mouth – if the next ones weren’t that he’s planning to build on the land she wants to buy! Turning to ice, yet very aware of his warm, strong arms around her waist, Sara’s suddenly reminded of a saying: keep your enemies closer…

From Daredevil to Devoted Daddy by BARBARA MCMAHON

Just a summer romance...

Since the cliffs surrounding her Mediterranean home claimed her husband's life, Jeanne-Marie has been a single mum to her young son Alexandre. She keeps her heart well guarded - until the handsome Matthieu arrives at her cosy B&B!

Or the start of something more?

Matt's sense of fun enchants Alexandre and reminds Jeanne-Marie how to smile, but surely this daredevil will soon movon to the next adventure? She doesn’t dare hope that Matt might be ready for a whole new challenge – a family! ... more info

Once Upon a Time in Tarrula / To Wed a Rancher

JENNIE ADAMS / MYRNA MACKENZIE

Once Upon a Time in Tarrula

After an injury, ex-soldier Troy's too busy putting his life back together to worry about his heart. And his new assistant Stacie deserves a fairytale - not damaged goods. Yet could this Cinderella inspire her Prince Charming to claim their happy ever after?

To Wed a Rancher

When Rachel dumps her cheating boyfriend, he dumps her in a one-horse Montana town. Then a deep,... more info

Foreign Releases - July

2011-07-28T12:23:00.000-07:00

Nina Harringtonová - Velkolepá svatba

Amy se při přípravě svatby své nejlepší kamarádky setkává s jejím starším bratrem Jaredem. Tento pohledný podnikatel je obvykle na rodinné slavnosti alergický, ale Amy ho natolik přitahuje, že je ochoten jí pomoci. Jak se Jared vypořádá se svatebním úkolem koupit pro družičku Amy vhodný dárek?

Barbara Hannayová - Za láskou do Austrálie

Před šesti týdny prožil Mark Winchester úžasnou noc s krásnou Sophií Felshamovou, ale pak se jejich cesty rozešly. Sophie zůstala v Londýně, zatímco Mark se vrátil na svou farmu v Austrálii. Sophie však na něj nemůže zapomenout a vydává se za ním na druhý konec světa. Je načase, aby mu oznámila, že jejich románek nezůstal bez následků…

PATRICIA THAYER - ARKADAŞIMIN AŞKISIN

Çocukluk arkadaşının bulunduğu yerin adını duyunca şaşkınlığını gizleyemeyen Jeff, “Trevor’un finansal sorunları mı vardı?” diye sordu. Aslında sorusunun saçmalığının farkındaydı, çünkü arkadaşı öldükten sonra, Lacey’in her şeyin üstesinden gelemeyeceğini biliyordu. Lacey Haynes Guthrie. Bu ismi anmak bile onu etkilemişti. Genç kadının, hâlâ üzerinde etkisi olmasından nefret ediyordu. Okul yıllarında herkes ona âşıktı. Ama onun gözü bir kişiden başkasını görmüyordu. O kişi de, Jeff’in en yakın arkadaşıydı.

Ta ki, o güne kadar…

MELISSA MCCLONE - KAYIP PRENSES

Ne kadar saçma bir açıklamaydı bu. Bu kutu, küçükken ölen annesiyle olan tek bağıydı. Bu yüzden de anahtarı bulmak için çabalıyordu. Izzy, o anahtarı bulup, kutuyu açarak, içinde bir şey olup olmadığına bakacaktı. Frank dayı öldükten sonra, geçmişiyle ilgili tek bağı bile kalmamıştı ve bir şeyler öğrenmek istiyordu... Herhangi bir şey...

“Vernonia diye bir yer duydum, ama orada hiç bulunmadım. Seninle hiç karşılaşmadığımdan da eminim. Kendimi bildim bileli de bu kutu bana ait.”

“Yirmi üç yıldır o kutu sende. Ve sen bebekken, o kutuyu sana ben vermiştim,” dedi Niko.

Un si précieux trésor - Donna Alward

Elli est sous le choc. Car se tient devant elle son voisin, Wyatt Black... avec un bébé dans les bras ! Et le moins que l'on puisse dire, c'est que le solide rancher a l'air paniqué. Pour preuve, il lui demande bientôt son aide pour s'occuper de cette adorable petite fille qu'il vient de trouver abandonnée devant sa porte. Touchée par la détresse de Wyatt et par le sourire de l'enfant, Elli se laisse convaincre, même si cela l'oblige à taire le secret qu'elle garde précieusement enfoui au fond de son cœur...

Een kans op geluk - Jessica Steele

Nadat de cottage van haar vader is verkocht, heeft Phinn dringend een nieuw onderkomen nodig. De nieuwe eigenaar, Ty Allardyce, is net zo knap als onuitstaanbaar. Toch ze blij met de baan die hij haar bezorgt als gezelschapsdame van zijn broer, die aan een gebroken hart lijdt. Met hém kan ze het wel goed vinden. Vreemd genoeg lijkt Ty daar helemaal niet zo blij mee te zijn...

Droom in de woestijn - Liz Fielding

Lydia Young is al jaren de lookalike van publiekslieveling Lady Rose. Zo vreemd is het dus niet, dat ze het verzoek krijgt haar te vervangen op een reis naar Bab el Sama. Erg veel zin heeft Lydia niet, maar als ze oog in oog staat met de razendknappe playboy-sjeik Kalil, denkt ze daar opeens heel anders over. Al vreest ze het ergste voor haar hart. Want zóveel charme, is ze daartegen bestand?

Felices juntos - Myrna MacKenzie

¿Echaría Ivy el lazo al vaquero? Cuando la exmodelo Ivy apareció en el rancho de Noah, él se preguntó por qué una mujer tan guapa quería trabajar con vacas y no en una pasarela. Ivy necesitaba reunir el dinero suficiente para pagar sus deudas a la vez que quería demostrarle a Noah que era una buena vaquera. Ivy no podía evitar que se le partiera el corazón cada vez que veía a la hija pequeña de Noah. ¿Podrían un padre entregado y su hija recomponer el corazón roto de Ivy? Y… ¿que el dúo se convirtiera en trío?

Engelsk Lord – Australsk lykke af Michelle Douglas
Den flotte engelske aristokrat Lord Simon Morton-Blake ønsker ikke at involvere sig med nogen under sit besøg i Australien – og da slet ikke en enlig mor som Kate Petherbridge!
Men han tiltrækkes alligevel af den energiske kvinde - og ender med at acceptere hendes tilbud om husly.

Og der – sammen med Kates livlige familie – mærker Simon, hvordan hans stive, aristokratiske og temmeligt tilknappede manerer langsomt brydes ned. Et lykkeligt familieliv er ikke noget, han tidligere har kendt til, men hvad er det præcis skæbnen nu har i ærmet til ham ... ?

LO CHEF DEL MIO CUORE di JENNIE ADAMS, JACKIE BRAUN

Il ristorante Bella Rosa è aperto. Prendete posto e godetevi un menù dove le pietanze sono condite con i segreti e gli amori dei protagonisti di questa avvincente saga familiare.

Lo chef del mio cuore - J. Adams

Ditemi che è uno scherzo! Scarlett Gibson è appena arrivata al ristorante dello zio e il suo sguardo incrocia quello di Lorenzo Nesta, l'uomo che anni prima le ha rubato il cuore. Lui è capo-chef, e lei sarà il suo superiore. Scarlett è decisa a resistere alle emozioni, ma Lorenzo glielo permetterà

Dolce vacanza italiana - J. Braun

Angelo Casali lo deve ammettere, l'idea di tornare a Monte Correnti per rivedere suo padre proprio non lo alletta. Ma adesso ha un motivo in più per sopportare questo soggiorno forzato, Atlanta Jackson, famosa attrice, con tutte le curve al posto giusto che pare non disdegnare la sua compagnia.

July Releases

2011-07-11T05:51:00.000-07:00

Harlequin Romance (US and Canada)

Her Outback Commander - Margaret Way

Not-So-Perfect-Princess - Melissa McClone

A Family for the Rugged Rancher - Donna Alward

Girl in a Vintage Dress - Nicola Marsh

From Daredevil to Devoted Daddy - Barbara McMahon

Soldier on her Doorstep - Soraya Lane

UK RIVA:

Girl in a Vintage Dress - Nicola Marsh

Rapunzel in New York - Nikki Logan

UK CHERISH:

Australia's Maverick Millionaire - Margaret Way

Not-So-Perfect Princess - Melissa McClone

Heart of a Hero - Barbara Wallace

Rescued by the Brooding Tycoon - Lucy Gordon

Are You Going to be In New York City?

2011-06-13T05:40:00.000-07:00

Do you love Harlequin Romance and plan to be in the New York area at the end of the month?

The annual Romance Writers of America conference is being held at the Marriott Marquis Times Square from June 28-July 1. Over 400 authors will be signing books at the Pro Literacy Signing at the hotel on June 28 (Tuesday) at 5:30. The proceeds all go to charity and this is a great cause and a great way to meet your favourite authors.

Harlequin Romance authors signing books include:

Jackie Braun
Fiona Harper
Donna Alward
Nikki Logan
Susan Meier
Barbara Wallace

You may also run into brand new Rom author Leah Ashton in your travels!

The authors would love to see you - drop by and say hello!

June Releases

2011-06-01T04:30:00.000-07:00

There are lots of new stories for you to enjoy this month, so here's the lowdown. Click on the titles to read the blurb and an excerpt, and don't forget that you can also read these books in e-book format!

JUNE ROMANCE (North America)

Baby on the Ranch - Susan Meier

And Baby Makes Three - Rebecca Winters and Lucy Gordon

Ordinary Girl in a Tiara - Jessica Hart

Tempted by Trouble - Liz Fielding

Misty and the Single Dad - Marion Lennox

Her Moment in the Spotlight - Nina Harrington

JUNE CHERISH: (UK)

Soldier on Her Doorstep - Soraya Lane

A Family For The Rugged Rancher - Donna Alward

Her Desert Prince - Rebecca Winters

The Boss's Surprise Son - Teresa Carpenter

Also, because the North American Direct-to-Consumer program is shifting a month ahead, there are 6 new-to-North America books available exclusively on the eharlequin website for this month only.

The Pregnancy Discovery - Barbara Hannay

The Bridal Chase - Darcy McGuire

Her Unexpected Baby - Trish Wylie

Millionaire Dad's SOS - Ally Blake

The Playboy of Pengarroth Hall - Susanne James

Tangled Emotions - Catherine George

Foreign Releases - May

2011-05-16T15:44:00.000-07:00

GREECE: Το Σημάδι του Σεΐχη -Barbara McMahon

Στην καρδιά της νύχτας, κάτω από τον έναστρο ουρανό της ερήμου, η Έλλα συνάντησε τον σεΐχη…
Ο Χαλίντ αλ Χαρούμ ήταν ο αγαπημένος πλεϊμπόι του Κουισάρι, που πέρα από τα δημόσια καθήκοντά του, έπαιζε τη ζωή του κορόνα γράμματα σβήνοντας φωτιές. Ώσπου σε μια ανεξέλεγκτη πυρκαγιά, το όμορφο πρόσωπό του σημαδεύτηκε ανεξίτηλα.

Αυτό τον έκανε σχεδόν ν’ αποτραβηχτεί απ’ όλους και συχνά αναζητούσε τη γαλήνη στη μοναξιά της ακτής του Κουισάρι, μακριά από τον κόσμο. Εκεί, σε μια έρημη παραλία, στο αχνό φως του φεγγαριού, συνάντησε μια νύχτα την Έλλα Πόντι…

Η Έλλα ήταν όλα όσα θα ευχόταν να βρει σε μια γυναίκα ο Χαλίντ. Όμως πώς να ελπίσει ότι θα κέρδιζε την καρδιά της, όταν το φως του ήλιου θα φανέρωνε αυτό που το παρήγορο σκοτάδι κρατούσε μυστικό;

GERMANY: Das Geheimnis des Wüstenprinzen von: MELISSA JAMES

Über diesen Roman:

Alles wird gut, flüstert Hana und streicht dem bewusstlosen Mann über die Stirn. In der Nähe des Wüstendorfes, in dem sie als Krankenschwester arbeitet, hat sie ihn gefunden. Liebevoll umsorgt sie ihn, bis er endlich die samtigen Augen aufschlägt. Direkt in ihre Seele blickt er … und rettungslos verliebt Hana sich in den Fremden! Sie ahnt nicht, wem sie da das Leben gerettet hat: dem mächtigen Scheich Alim El-Kanar. So schnell wie möglich will er mit Hana, seinem schönen Engel in Weiß, in sein Reich zurückkehren! Doch das ist das Land, aus dem Hana fliehen musste

TURKEY : İKİZLER - REBECCA WINTERS

Gabi Turner, Yunanistan’ın Milos adasına, üvey kız kardeşinin ikizlerinin babası olan Andreas Simonides’i görmeye gider.

Andreas, bir bebek arabasını itmektense yatıyla gezinti veya lüks arabasıyla hız yapmaktan hoşlanacak tarzda biridir.

Andreas bebeklerin altını değiştirir ve onlara ninniler söyler. Andreas, kendisiyle Gabi’nin iyi bir takım oluşturduklarını düşünür. Ama, ikizlerin gerçek babanın kim olduğunu biliyordur.

KADERDEN KAÇILMAZ - BARBARA HANNAY

Nell’in tüm benliğini, dayanılmaz bir panik dalgası kapladı ve bir mıknatısın, bir iğneyi çekmesi gibi, arkasına döner dönmez onu gördü. İşte oradaydı…

Kilisenin arka kapısında, aynı heybetli ve acımasız görüntüsüyle duruyordu. Ve yüzü kısmen gölgede kalsa da, keskin yüz hatlarının değişmediği görülebiliyordu. Geniş alnı, kemikli burnu ve karakteristik çene yapısıyla Jacob, aradan yirmi yıl geçmiş olmasına rağmen, yine aynı etkiyi yaratıyordu.

Aynı huzursuz edici, aynı hayranlık uyandırıcı, aynı yürek hoplatıcı etkiyi…

FRANCE: Un bonheur à trois - Michelle Douglas

Pourquoi lui a-t-on confié son neveu, le petit Harry, alors qu'elle n'a aucune expérience des bébés ? La réponse, Sapphie ne la connaît que trop bien : parce qu'il n'y avait personne d'autre... Guidée par l'envie d'offrir un foyer à l'enfant, elle se rend à Jarndirri, en Australie, où elle reprend espoir. Si elle réussit à trouver le ténébreux Liam Stapleton dans ce coin perdu où il vit en solitaire, elle pourra tout mettre en œuvre pour le convaincre d'ouvrir sa maison et son cœur... à cet enfant dont il ignore encore l'existence.

HOLLAND: DROOM ONDER DE ZON / BLOEIENDE KERSENBLOESEM

LIZ FIELDING , LUCY GORDON

Droom onder de zon
Vanuit een jacuzzi naar een kudde olifanten kijken terwijl je nipt van een glaasje bubbels. Dat is allemaal mogelijk in het luxeresort in Afrika waar Josie zich bevindt. Helaas heeft ze er geen tijd voor, want ze moet er een celebritybruiloft regelen. Haar hoofd loopt om! En dan is er ook nog de eigenaar van het resort, die alles op zíjn manier wil doen. Nog vervelender is dat ze de hele tijd aan hem moet denken...

Bloeiende kersenbloesem

Een gebroken hart geneest het best in een totaal nieuwe omgeving, denkt Olivia Daley. Dus neemt ze een baan aan op een school in China. Wanneer ze met een van haar leerlingen naar de Eerste Hulp moet, ontmoet ze daar de uiterst aantrekkelijke dokter Lang Mitchell. Alleen wil Olivia geen nieuwe relatie; ze is nauwelijks van de vorige bekomen! Maar als hij haar meeneemt naar zijn familie, wordt ze meegesleept in een romantisch avontuur...

SPAIN: Siete días a la semana - Jennie Adams

¿Era posible que todo fuera perfecto? Dan Frazier, un importante ejecutivo, estaba muy ocupado con sus cinco hijos. Compaginar su trabajo con cambiar pañales le estaba pasando factura. ¡La niñera Jess Baker no podía haber aparecido en mejor momento! A pesar de que Jess también tenía un bebé, parecía capaz de hacer magia: cocinaba comida exquisita, acababa con la pila de ropa sucia, organizaba excursiones familiares…Hasta que un día la relación entre Dan y Jess se convirtió en algo más, poniendo a prueba la decisión de dos corazones testarudos que estaban decididos a permanecer solteros…

ITALY: MATRIMONIO PER GIOCO di CARA COLTER, CAROLINE ANDERSON

Sophie Holtzheim ha deciso: basta con i sogni ro-mantici. Il suo ex sta per fidanzarsi con un'altra, e lei non può certo rischiare di diventare patetica! Sì, accetterà la proposta di Brandon Sheridan: fingeranno di avere una appassionata storia d'amore, così tutti penseranno che il suo ex ormai è dimenticato. Ma loro due non sono più i ragazzini di un tempo e questo loro gioco si sta facendo molto pericoloso. I baci da languidi si stanno trasformando in eccitanti e gli abbracci sono sempre più appassionati. E se si sposassero?

Mancano poco più di due mesi al matrimonio della figlia e Maisie Douglas è ansiosa al pensiero di tornare in Scozia e rivedere il padre di Jenni, Robert Mackenzie. Il loro matrimonio non aveva funzionato, ora, però, devono mettere da parte i vecchi rancori e concentrarsi sulle imminenti nozze. Ma appena si rivedono entrambi capiscono di amarsi ancora. Forse per loro c'è una seconda possibilità

Celebrating our Finalists!

2011-05-09T15:15:00.000-07:00

Award season is upon us and there's nothing we like more than an excuse to celebrate our achievements and perhaps pop a little bubbly...or have cake?

Congrats to our authors on their latest good news!

National Reader's Choice Award Finalist:
OH-SO-SENSIBLE SECRETARY by Jessica Hart

WisRWA Write Touch Award Finalist:
PROUD RANCHER, PRECIOUS BUNDLE by Donna Alward

Colorado Award of Excellence Finalists:
HER LONE COWBOY by Donna Alward
SOS: CONVENIENT HUSBAND REQUIRED by Liz Fielding

Bookseller's Best Award Finalists:
HER LONE COWBOY by Donna Alward
SAVING CINDERELLA! by Myrna McKenzie
OH-SO-SENSIBLE SECRETARY by Jessica Hart
CHRISTMAS WITH HER BOSS by Marion Lennox

Short/Sweet Category of the RWAus R*BY Awards finalist:
THE CATTLEMAN, THE BABY AND ME by Michelle Douglas

OUTBACK BACHELOR by Margaret Way

CINDERELLA:HIRED BY THE PRINCE by Marion Lennox

Romance Debut available on NetGalley

2011-05-06T01:00:00.000-07:00

If you're a reviewer, bookseller or librarian who has a NetGalley account, you can read an ARC of Romance author Soraya Lane's Debut SOLDIER ON HER DOORSTEP!

It's available right now on NetGalley.

Harlequin Romance and the Brenda Novak Auction for the Cure of Diabetes

2011-05-03T11:08:00.000-07:00

Each year best-selling author Brenda Novak holds a huge auction to benefit diabetes research.

The Harlequin Romance™ series authors have joined together to offer a great item! A Kindle e-reader loaded with a selection of Harlequin Romance™ titles:

Deserted Island, Dreamy Ex. – Nicola Marsh
A Mistletoe Proposal and His Diamond Bride – Lucy Gordon
Pregnant: Father Wanted – Claire Baxter
Christmas at Candlebark Farm – Michelle Douglas
Shipwrecked with Mr Wrong – Nikki Logan
A Wedding at Leopard Tree Lodge – Liz Fielding
The Sheikh’s Destiny – Melissa James
The Bridesmaid's Secret – Fiona Harper
Beauty and the Brooding Boss – Barbara Wallace
Molly Cooper's Dream Date – Barbara Hannay
Saving Cinderella! – Myrna MacKenzie
Oh-So-Sensible Secretary – Jessica Hart
The Daddy Diaries – Jackie Braun
Proud Rancher, Precious Bundle – Donna Alward

You can bid on this item here. And browse around - several Romance authors have signed books up for grabs as well. It's all for a wonderful cause!

New Releases!

2011-05-02T07:49:00.000-07:00

Click on the titles to link to the book's page on eharlequin or Mills and Boon where you can read an excerpt and more.

HARLEQUIN ROMANCE:

Second Chance Baby by Susan Meier

The Boss's Surprise Son by Teresa Carpenter

Her Desert Prince by Rebecca Winters

Honeymoon with the Rancher by Donna Alward

Abby and the Bachelor Cop by Marion Lennox

What's a Housekeeper to Do? by Jennie Adams

MILLS AND BOON CHERISH:

Rancher's Twins: Mum Needed by Barbara Hannay

Rags To Riches Bride by Myrna MacKenzie

The Baby Project/Second Chance Baby by Susan Meier

MILLS AND BOON RIVA:

Her Moment In The Spotlight by Nina Harrington

The Love Lottery by Shirley Jump

Are You Ready...For A Royal Wedding?

2011-04-20T05:33:00.000-07:00

The world is abuzz with the excitement of the upcoming royal wedding - how often do we get to watch a real live fairy tale? And just in case you haven't yet got your fill of the glamour and romance, Mills and Boon have got in on the action with some great Royal treats!

Romance authors Nina Harrington and Raye Morgan join Trish Morey and Caitlin Crews in a sparkly anthology, A ROYAL WEDDING! Ordinary girl meets future king... Have a browse!

And don't miss their Royal Wedding Collection - lots of great reading on sale to celebrate the happy event, including these books by Harlequin Romance Authors:

Destination: Summer Weddings!

Lucy Gordon / Nicola Marsh / Jessica Hart
Royal Wedding Collection
June 2010

Escape to exotic lands – with the perfect hero by your side A wedding in China Olivia Daley knows China will cure her broken heart. Mesmerised by ancient legends of love, she soon finds herself wishing she could be the bride who wore red… An Indian affair Tamara Rayne travels to India on the adventure of a lifetime. Love isn’t on her itinerary, so she hardly notices when blast from her past Ethan Brooks boards her train. Alone on a desert island… Tycoon Tom Madison whisks his PA Imogen away on a tropical business trip. In this idyllic setting can Imogen finally catch her gorgeous boss’s eye? Dream Destinations – Whirlwind Weddings!

Royal Engagements

Rebecca Winters / Meredith Webber / Melissa James

Royal Wedding Collection

April 2010

You’re invited to three beautiful royal weddings! A Royal Bride of Convenience Rebecca Winters When Princess Francette first met her betrothed, Prince Raimundo, they hated each other. But to join their two powerful kingdoms, there had to be a royal wedding…of convenience! Expecting the Cascaverado Prince’s Baby Meredith Webber Carlos Deziguel is no ordinary doctor – he’s also a crown prince… But Caroline has no idea she’s pregnant with a future king – until Carlos returns to claim his heir and make Caz his royal bride! Too Ordinary for the Duke? Melissa James Mari was totally enamoured with her gorgeous rescuer, until she discovered that Lysander was actually a duke. Was Lysander willing to give up his diplomatic career to make this ordinary girl his duchess?

And to top it all off...for seven days only you can save an extra 10%. What are you waiting for?

April Releases

2011-04-05T06:12:00.000-07:00

The April books are out! Click on each title to visit the book's page on eharlequin or Mills and Boon, where you can read an excerpt and of course, buy the book!

ROMANCE (US and Canada)

The Baby Project by Susan Meier

In the Australian Billionaire's Arms by Margaret Way

How To Lasso A Cowboy by Shirley Jump

Riches to Rags Bride by Myrna MacKenzie

Rancher's Twins: Mom Needed by Barbara Hannay

Friends To Forever by Nikki Logan

CHERISH (UK)

Abby and the Bachelor Cop/Misty and the Single Dad by Marion Lennox

Daycare Mum To Wife by Jennie Adams

In the Australian Billionaire's Arms by Margaret Way

RIVA (UK)

Shipwrecked with Mr. Wrong by Nikki Logan

The Road Not Taken by Jackie Braun

Congratulations!

2011-03-25T10:57:00.000-07:00

Breaking news:

NINA HARRINGTON is the winner of the Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award for Best Harlequin Romance of 2010 with HIRED: SASSY ASSISTANT!

AND

Two of our authors are nominated for a prestigious RITA award in the Series Contemporary category! The winners will be announced at the RWA Nationals conference in New York City in June. Congrats to:

Marion Lennox with CHRISTMAS WITH HER BOSS

And Melissa McClone with CHRISTMAS MAGIC ON THE MOUNTAIN!

Apparently there's something magical about a Harlequin Romance Holiday story!

March Releases

2011-03-01T11:56:00.000-08:00

Click on the titles to read the back cover, excerpts and more!

ROMANCE:

Angel of Smoky Hollow by Barbara McMahon

Beauty and the Brooding Boss by Barbara Wallace

To Dance with a Prince by Cara Colter

The Daddy Diaries by Jackie Braun

Becoming the Tycoon's Bride by Liz Fielding and Patricia Thayer

The Last Summer of Being Single by Nina Harrington

CHERISH:

The Baby Swap Miracle by Caroline Anderson

Honeymoon with the Rancher by Donna Alward

Expecting Royal Twins by Melissa McClone

To Dance with a Prince by Cara Colter

RIVA:

Molly Cooper's Dream Date by Barbara Hannay

If The Red Slipper Fits by Shirley Jump

February Foreign Releases

2011-02-22T04:54:00.000-08:00

DENMARK:

Hemmeligheden om babyen af Raye Morgan

Du kan regne med mig. Du behøver ikke at være alene.

Diana Collins har svært ved at tro ordene fra sin ungdoms store kærlighed – Cameron Van Kirk. Han er populær, flot og fra byens rigeste familie. Han har altid været uopnåelig. Nu er Cameron vendt tilbage efter 10 år, og han fortæller Diana, der er gravid og alene, at han ønsker at hjælpe hende. Han har forpligtelser overfor familiedynastiet. Hun har forpligtelser overfor den baby, hun ikke kan fortælle nogen om. Hvad skal Diana gøre?

Godsejerens askepot af Myrna Mackenzie

Hun var ikke på udkig efter ridderen på den hvide hest ...

Darcy Parrish har lært at passe på sig selv på den hårde måde. Efter ulykken, der knuste hendes rygrad, har hun skabt sig et nyt liv som kok på Patrick Judsons gods. Det er kun en midlertidig stilling, men hendes filmstjernelækre chef har andre planer. Darcys charme slår benene væk under Patrick. Der er ikke noget, han hellere vil, end at komme tættere på denne smukke, begavede kvinde, der skaber mesterværker med sine hænder.

Men den største forhindring, er Darcy selv …

PORTUGAL:

Amor nas altas montanhas - Nina Harrrington
O Aventureiro conhece a menina Atrevida! Kyle Munroe, o escritor e explorador favorito do país, tinha trocado as montanhas do Nepal pela casa senhorial inglesa de Lulu Hamilton. O renegado Adónis precisava da ajuda de Lulu para publicar o diário da sua mãe, mas essa ajudante tão pouco convencional não estava disposta a seguir o jogo; queria manter as memórias da mãe em privado. Lulu receava reviver o passado, mas circulava o rumor de que… estavam apaixonados!

POLAND:

Ally Blake – Narzeczona szefa

Mitch Hanover szuka pracownika, który pomoże mu wskrzesić rodzinny biznes. Gdy na progu jego galerii staje ekstrawagancka Veronica Bing i oświadcza, że rozwiąże wszystkie jego problemy, Mitch podejmuje ryzyko i decyduje się ją zatrudnić…

Liz Fielding - Dwie drogi

Grace McAllister postanawia zostać matką zastępczą i urodzić dziecko swojej bezpłodnej siostrze i szwagrowi. Jej przyjaciel, Josh Kingsley, próbuje ją powstrzymać przed tym krokiem. Gwałtowna reakcja Josha i jego nagły wyjazd na drugi koniec świata wywołują w niej rozżalenie

ITALY:

AFFASCINATA DAL CAPO di WALLACE BARBARA

Gideon Kent non può ignorare la chiamata dell'unica persona di famiglia che gli ha voluto bene e lo ha seguito nelle varie e travagliate fasi della vita, la nonna Mariah. Lei sta per lasciare le redini dell'impero alberghiero di famiglia e ha designato lui come suo successore. Al suo rientro, però, la prima persona che Gideon incontra è la bella e dolce segretaria di Mariah, Emma O'Rourke. Se oltre agli hotel erediterà anche lei, lui sarà disposto ad accettare qualsiasi tipo di proposta, anche la più indecente.

La signora Kent aveva informato Emma che il suo caro nipote sarebbe rientrato per occuparsi degli affari di famiglia. Peccato che avesse omesso di dirle quanto fosse attraente. Lei non è sicura di poter svolgere al meglio le sue mansioni se a richiederle sarà un uomo da cui vorrebbe solo essere ripetutamente baciata.

SPAIN:

Embarazada por accidente por Rebecca Winters

Amor en el Mediterráneo

Irena y Vincenzo habían pasado una vertiginosa semana juntos. Conectaron de forma instantánea, profunda e intensa. Pero aquello no podía durar porque ella estaba destinada a casarse con otro hombre. Sin embargo, Irena acabó sola y embarazada. Vincenzo no la había olvidado y, cuando se enteró de su situación, decidió ayudarla del único modo que se le ocurrió: proponiéndole que se casase con él. La vida en el palazzo de Vincenzo parecía idílica, pero él estaba a punto de descubrir que el bebé que Irena llevaba en su seno era suyo.

HOLLAND:

Assepoesters geheime droom - Jessica Hart

Miranda's baas, zakenman Rafe Knighton, wordt gezien als Engelands begeerlijkste vrijgezel. Zelf koestert ze geen illusies dat ze een kans bij hem maakt. Maar dan kondigt Rafe aan dat hij op zoek is naar een geschikte echtgenote, en hij vraagt haar hem te helpen bij de selectie van de kandidates. Gek genoeg keurt hij iedere vrouw af met wie ze aan komt zetten....

Gelukkig misverstand - Fiona Harper

Na een lange autorit komt Gaby aan bij haar nieuwe werkgever om te solliciteren naar de baan van nanny. Een adembenemend knappe man doet open. Tot haar verbijstering gooit hij de deur voor haar neus dicht. Dít misverstand wordt gelukkig snel opgehelderd. Daarna blijken er echter nog meer uit de weg geruimd te moeten worden. Een ervan is dat het niet verstandig zou zijn je hart te verliezen aan je baas...

FRANCE:

L'espoir des Renucci - Lucy Gordon

Il suffit d'un simple regard, de quelques mots échangés, pour que Ferne tombe sous le charme de Dante Rinucci, un homme rencontré lors d'un voyage à Milan. Beau, brillant, généreux... Dante a toutes les qualités. Alors, même s'ils viennent juste de se rencontrer, et même si elle ne sait presque rien de lui, Ferne accepte très vite d'emménager dans son immense villa. Un coup de tête qu'elle ne tarde pas à regretter, cependant. Car en dépit de l'attirance évidente qu'il semble éprouver pour elle, Dante lui cache un secret - elle en est certaine.

GERMANY:

So heiß küsst nur ein Italiener von: JENNIE ADAMS

Nach fünf Jahren kehrt Scarlett in ihr italienisches Heimatdorf zurück, um das Familien-Restaurant zu retten. Eine pikante Aufgabe für die hübsche Finanzberaterin. Denn der Küchenchef ist Lorenzo Nesta – leidenschaftlicher Koch und Liebhaber. Ihre glühende Affäre endete, als Scarlett herausfand, dass er verheiratet war. Damals hat er ihr das Herz gebrochen. Jetzt spielt sie nach außen die kühle Geschäftsfrau, doch in ihrem Inneren tobt ein Sturm. Noch immer begehrt sie den unglaublich gut aussehenden Lorenzo, und noch immer ist er verheiratet – wenn auch nur auf dem Papier …

GREECE:

Πρόσκληση σε Γάμο - Colter Cara - Jump Shirley

Οι γαμήλιες καμπάνες χτυπούν στο Σεντ Τζον'ς Κόουβ και ο θεός έρωτας ρίχνει τα βέλη του στους καλεσμένους!

ΝΥΦΗ ΓΙΑ ΜΙΑ ΜΕΡΑ

Η Σαμάνθα ήταν ένα αμετανόητο αγοροκόριτσο που έκρυβε τις όμορφες θηλυκές καμπύλες της κάτω από άκομψα ρούχα. Ωστόσο, όταν ντύθηκε παράνυμφος στο γάμο της φίλης της, τράβηξε την προσοχή του πιο περιζήτητου εργένη ανάμεσα στους καλεσμένους.

Ο Ίθαν Μπάλαρντ όμως έψαχνε να βρει σύζυγο… για μια μέρα!

ΜΙΑ ΔΥΣΚΟΛΗ ΝΥΦΗ

Ο Κόλτον ήταν ο δήμαρχος του Σεντ Τζον'ς Κόουβ και γόνος της πιο σημαντικής οικογένειας της πόλης. Η επιστροφή της Βίβιαν Ράιλι για το γάμο της φίλης της έφερε τα πάνω κάτω στη ζωή του. Πριν από πέντε χρόνια, η ατίθαση Βιβ έφυγε με κάποιον άλλον, προδίδοντας τον εφηβικό τους έρωτα. Τώρα, είχε έρθει η στιγμή να του δώσει εξηγήσεις…

Free Online Read: REMEMBER ME, COWBOY

2011-02-17T11:16:00.000-08:00

For three weeks Harlequin Romance Author Donna Alward has a free online read happening at Eharlequin! Beginning on February 14, a new chapter will be posted every Monday, Wednesday and Friday until March 4.

Remember Me, Cowboy

For one shining moment at her friends' wedding, Carrie Walsh was that girl. The one who was radiantly beautiful, confident in the spotlight and at home in the arms of sexy cowboy Logan Creed. So at home that it felt right to follow him outside and kiss him as the snow fell around them.

But Carrie was too practical to believe her fairy-tale moment could lead to a real happily ever after. That girl wasn't really her. And so when Logan asked to see her again, she said no.

Only Carrie did see Logan again—as he was being wheeled into the hospital on a stretcher. He'd fallen from a horse and now couldn't remember the accident or anything that had happened in the past week…including their kiss. Now the only thing worse than his remembering that beautiful night, is if he never remembers it at all.

The story coincides with Donna's current release, PROUD RANCHER, PRECIOUS BUNDLE.

February Releases

2011-02-01T07:00:00.000-08:00

This month it's a new miniseries for Harlequin Romance: Babies and Brides!

To read the back blurb and an excerpt, click on each title:

The Nanny and The CEO - Rebecca Winters

The Baby Swap Miracle - Caroline Anderson

Proud Rancher, Precious Bundle - Donna Alward

Daycare Mom to Wife - Jennie Adams

Expecting Royal Twins - Melissa McClone

Millionaire's Baby Bombshell - Fiona Harper

And in the UK from Mills and Boon:

RIVA titles!

The Last Summer of Being Single - Nina Harrington

Three Weddings and a Baby - Fiona Harper

CHERISH!

The Nanny and the CEO - Rebecca Winters

Crown Prince, Pregnant Bride - Raye Morgan

Beauty and the Brooding Boss - Barbara Wallace

Friends to Forever - Nikki Logan

Foreign Releases - January

2011-01-23T10:58:00.000-08:00

GREECE: Ένας Σεΐχης στην Πόλη - Braun Jackie

Συνταγή για ραντεβού μ’ ένα σεΐχη. Θα χρειαστείτε:

- Έναν πλούσιο πρίγκιπα της ερήμου, τον Μαντάνι Ταρίμ

- Μία σεφ και ιδιοκτήτρια εταιρείας κέτερινγκ, την Έμιλι Μέριτ

- Το πολύβουο, συναρπαστικό Μανχάταν

Προσθέστε:

- Τον επικείμενο γάμο του Μαντάνι με τη γυναίκα που έχουν επιλέξει προ πολλού οι γονείς του

- Την απόφαση της Έμιλι να μείνει μακριά από τους άντρες, μετά την προδοσία του πρώην μνηστήρα της

- Μία γενναιόδωρη δόση έλξης

Ανακατέψτε και απολαύστε το αποτέλεσμα: δύο εντελώς διαφορετικοί κόσμοι συγκρούονται κι ένας έρωτας γεννιέται!

GERMANY: DAS GEHEIMNIS DER ITALIENISCHEN BRAUT von: FIONA HARPER

Mit gemischten Gefühlen reist Jackie zur Trauung ihrer Schwester in ihr italienisches Heimatdorf. Denn die Feier soll im malerischen Palazzo Raverno stattfinden. Das bezaubernde Schlösschen am See bildet die ideale Kulisse für eine romantische Hochzeit – doch es gehört den Puccinis. Ein Wiedersehen mit ihrer Jugendliebe Romano Puccini ist unvermeidlich. Und genau danach sehnt sich Jackie und fürchtet es zugleich. Seit ihrer Rückkehr denkt sie immer wieder voller Sehnsucht an jene heimlichen Stunden verbotenen Glücks, von deren Folgen Romano bis heute nichts ahnt …

CZECH REPUBLIC: Lucy Gordonová - Italský donchuán

Mandy Jenkinsová a Renzo Ruffini jsou uvězněni v horské chatě zasypané lavinou a oba nacházejí útěchu v náručí toho druhého. Pak ale Renza strhne další sníh… Po roce se Mandy dozví, že přežil, a vydává se ho hledat, aby mu řekla o jejich synovi. Ale bude se Renzo k ní a malému Dannymu znát?

Barbara McMahonová - Rodina k pohledání

Když Zack Morgan zjistí, že se stal otcem a jeho chlapeček byl předán k adopci, rozhodne se ho najít. Susan je osamělá matka a svého syna miluje. Když se v jejím životě náhle objeví Zack Morgan, zamiluje se do něj. A Zack zjišťuje, že touží se Susan a Danielem vytvořit rodinu.

TURKEY: EVLİLİK OYUNU - NİCOLA MARSH

Milyarderin çatı katında bir bebek odası mı?

Milyarder Blane Andrews, karısını geri kazanmak için bu şehre dönmüştür. Artık en tepeye yükselmiştir fakat paranın satın alamayacağı tek şeyi istemektedir.

Blane ona kur yaptıkça, Camy evliliklerindeki büyünün asla bozulmamış olduğunun farkına varacaktır. Ancak, Blane’ye onun hep istediği bebeği veremeyeceğini biliyordur.

Gene de hayallerini bırakma, Camy! Mucizeler gerçekleşebilir ve Blane’nin çatı katına her an bir bebek odası gerekebilir...

BİR KÜÇÜK MUCİZE - MELISSA JAMES

Minnacık terk edilmiş bir bebeğin korunmaya ihtiyacı vardı.

Anna ve Jared West, Melanie adlı bebeğe bakmak için malikânelerinde tekrar bir araya gelmişlerdi. Bezleri değiştirmek, bebek maması hazırlamak ve uykusuz geceler yeterli bir meydan okuma değildi. Anna ve Jared evliliklerinde neyin yanlış olduğu hakikati ile yüzleşmek zorundaydılar.

FRANCE:Un papa inespéré, Raye Morgan

Maman débordée de jumeaux de trois ans, Careen n'a nul besoin d'un stress supplémentaire. Or, elle apprend soudain que son nouveau patron, Michael Greco, va habiter la même résidence qu'elle - Michael Greco, qui la trouble déjà bien assez dans la journée, au bureau, et qu'elle ne tient pas du tout à croiser aussi le soir, après le travail !

un mari providentiel, Renée Roszel

Sally, enceinte de huit mois, doit se rendre à l'évidence : aux yeux de ses grands-parents, il n'y a rien de plus infâmant que d'être mère célibataire ! Aussi est-elle soulagée quand Noah, qu'elle vient de rencontrer, accepte de se faire passer pour son mari légitime. Un faux mari qui, hélas, lui apparaît soudain comme l'homme idéal...

Inoubliable rencontre, Susan Meier

Le jour où Tanner McConnell arrive dans la petite ville de Wilmore, Lilian est totalement conquise. Des sentiments nouveaux pour elle, mais qu'elle doit à tout prix étouffer. Car comment envisager de renoncer à ses projets d'avenir, et de nouer une relation, avec un homme qui repartira bientôt. Seulement, voilà, Tanner se met à lui faire une cour empressée...

SPAIN: Unidos por el cariño - Barbara Hannay

Dos extraños unidos por una niña pequeña Cuando Amy Ross atravesó media Australia para decirle al ganadero Seth Reardon que era el padre de la pequeña Bella, la hija de su mejor amiga, no podía imaginar que aquel hombre, atractivo hasta con unos vaqueros gastados y una camisa descolorida, iba a hacerle perder la cabeza. La soledad y la tristeza que ensombrecían los ojos de Seth eran para Amy un enigma que no lograba resolver, pero no podía evitar sentirse atraída por él. ¿Podría ser el padre que Bella necesitaba? ¿Podrían formar los tres juntos la familia que siempre había soñado? ¿Y qué secretos ocultaba Seth?

ALL' IMPROVVISO UN MILIONARIO di Fielding Liz

CONTIENE UNA NOVELLA GRATIS!

Lucy Bright si trova in un mare di guai: inseguita dagli scagnozzi del fidanzato non sa dove rifugiarsi. Il suo volto è troppo noto. Non le resta che confondersi tra la folla dei grandi magazzini più esclusivi di Londra, dove di certo nessuno guarderà una donna in cappotto rosso e con le scarpe in mano.

Nathaniel Hart è proprietario e direttore generale dei grandi magazzini Hastings & Hart. Tutto ciò che succede nei suoi locali non sfugge al suo occhio vigile, così non può fare a meno di notare il comportamento insolito di quella bellissima e misteriosa bionda. Chi è e perché si guarda intorno con aria impaurita? Ma la vera domanda è: perché dopo un solo fugace incontro lui non riesce più a togliersela dalla testa?

O regresso do cowboy por Donna Alward

Apetece-lhe dançar, menina O’Keefe?

Quando Drew Laramie se foi embora de Larch Valley, prometeu a Jen que regressaria, mas passaram os anos e não o fez. Jen tentou seguir com a sua vida… e justamente quando começava a consegui-lo, o seu amor de infância regressou!

Jen decidiu conceder uma dança ao encantador cowboy, apenas em nome dos velhos tempos, porque não podia arriscar-se a que lhe partisse novamente o coração…

Queensland Flooded Communities Book Appeal

2011-01-14T04:53:00.000-08:00

We've all seen the devastation the recent Queensland floods have wrought and have wondered how we can help. We know that for many affected families, books will not be high on their priorities list for some time to come.

But...

We also know how valuable books can be in providing time out when reality gets tough.

So…

With the aid of some wonderful volunteers, we've put together a Romance Writers of Australia Flooded Communities Book Appeal.

What we need?

FICTION BOOKS! Romance books, children's books, young adult books, genre books, whatever – either new or in sparkling condition.

Please send them to:

RWA Flooded Communities Book Appeal
PO Box 1717
Noosaville Post Office
Noosaville BC
Queensland 4566

When to send them?

Now! And any time over the next few months. The books will be boxed and delivered to the appropriate libraries/schools/neighbourhood centres/community centres in batches as soon as the communities are ready to receive them. We’ll be liaising with councils, libraries and schools to ensure this is done appropriately. Feel free to pop a note inside, or if you're an author, sign it.

All languages welcome - please repost.

Harlequin Romance on Audio!

2011-01-07T07:37:00.000-08:00

Whole Story Audio is releasing select Mills and Boon titles and this month the five titles are all from the Romance line. It is wonderful to see us expand into another format!

The current titles are:

Tough to Tame by Diana Palmer

narrated by Jack Garrett

Accidentally Expecting by Lucy Gordon

narrated by Simone Philips

The Cowboy's Baby by Patricia Thayer

narrated by Jack Garrett

Maid in Montana by Susan Meier

narrated by Jack Garrett

Invitation to the Boss's Ball by Fiona Harper

narrated by Rebecca Deleeuw

Other titles released earlier are:

The Australian's Society Bride by Margaret Way

narrated by Federay Holmes

Cinderella's Wedding Wish by Jessica Hart

narrated by Harriet Carmichael

Diamond in the Rough by Diana Palmer

narrated by Jack Garrett

Secret Baby, Surprise Parents by Liz Fielding

narrated by Maggie Ollerenshaw

The titles are only available for shipping in the EU and UK.

New Releases - January 2011

2011-01-01T05:00:00.000-08:00

Click on each title to read the back cover blurb and an excerpt of each story!

In North America:

Crown Prince, Pregnant Bride: Raye Morgan

Wealthy Australian, Secret Son: Margaret Way

Midnight Kiss, New Year Wish: Shirley Jump

The Soldier's Untamed Heart: Nikki Logan

His Diamond Bride: Lucy Gordon

Molly Cooper's Dream Date: Barbara Hannay

In the UK:

RIVA titles

Juggling Briefcase and Baby: Jessica Hart

Deserted Island, Dreamy Ex: Nicola Marsh

Cherish Titles

A Winter Proposal/His Diamond Bride: Lucy Gordon

Surprise Outback Proposal: Jennie Adams

Wealthy Australian, Secret Son: Margaret Way

Merry Christmas

2010-12-25T17:21:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas to all of our wonderful readers! May the season and the coming year bring you happiness and joy!

The Harlequin Romance Authors

December Foreign Releases

2010-12-21T08:17:00.000-08:00

In TURKEY:

SİHİRLİ KURABİYELER - SHIRLEY JUMP

Zengin ve başarılı gazeteci Flynn Gregor sıradan bir kız olan Samantha Barnett’in küçük ama şöhreti büyük fırını hakkında makale yazmak için kasabaya geldiğinde, küçük kasabalardan ne kadar çok nefret ettiğini, tazelenen anıları sayesinde bir kere daha anlamıştı.

Fakat kasabada, insanların masumiyeti, birbirlerine duydukları sevgi, sade ama bir o kadar da neşeli hava onun gafil avladı...

Ona ne olmuştu? Yoksa buraya gelmesinde neden olan ‘Sihirli Kurabiyeler’ mi onu değiştirmişti? Küçük kasaba kızı, şehir efendisinin kalbi kilidini kıracak mıydı?

TUTKUNUN ZAFERİ - RAYE MORGAN

Ve birden Isabella’nın ayağı kaydı. Yamaçtan aşağı yuvarlanmaya başladı ve feneri elinden fırlayıp, nehre düştü. Isabella, rüzgârın uğultusuna rağmen, fenerin suya düşüş sesini duydu. Bu bir felâketti. Tekrar tepeye doğru tırmanmaya çalışırken, kendi kendine söyleniyordu. Tek istediği fesleğenleri bulup, bir an önce buradan gitmekti. Muhafızlar… Prens… Vampirler… Onlara yakalanmaktan ödü kopuyordu. O anda bir şimşek çaktı ve Isabella bir atın üstünde, siyahlar giymiş bir karaltının, kendisine doğru geldiğini gördü. Sanki zaman durmuştu. Korku, kalbini bir mengene gibi sıkıyordu. Karanlık, rüzgâr ve ona yaklaşmakta olan tehlike… Birdenbire her şey tersine dönmüştü.

In the CZECH REPUBLIC:

Jackie Braunová -Vánoční návrh

Dawson úspěšně vede rodinnou firmu, mezi lidmi je oblíbený, ale přesto není šťastný. Eve má za úkol nakoupit pro jeho nejbližší vánoční dárky, a tak chce jeho rodinu poznat. A není lepší příležitost než ples, který pořádá Dawsonova matka. Tam si Dawson uvědomí, že Eve by mohla být pro něj tou pravou partnerkou!

Fiona Harperová - Ukradený polibek

Louise našla po letech odvahu se rozvést a odstěhovat se se synem na venkov. Počáteční nesnáze jim pomáhají překonávat jejich sousedé: Ben Oliver s dcerkou. Louise se stále častěji přistihuje při úvahách, zda pro ni Ben nezačíná být víc než jen přítel a že má větší chuť do života právě díky němu…

In SPAIN:

Derretir un corazón - Susan Meier

Un viaje de Navidad con el magnate El abogado millonario Jared Johnson prefería pasar las Navidades solo, normalmente trabajando. Sin embargo, cuando rescató a Elise, una damisela en apuros que viajaba con su hija de seis meses, Molly, y se encontró llevándolas a casa por Navidad, se sintió sorprendentemente atraído por esa pequeña familia. Elise esperaba crear un hogar en el pueblecito de Four Corners, pero pronto descubrió que sólo el guapísimo Jared podía hacer que su vida estuviera completa. ¿Su mayor deseo? Que se quedara a pasar las primeras Navidades de Molly… y para siempre.

In GREECE:

ΒΟΥΔΑΠΕΣΤΗ ΓΡΑΝΑΔΑ
Steele Jessica - McMahon Barbara

ΟΥΓΓΡΙΚΗ ΡΑΨΩΔΙΑ

Η Έλλα είχε έρθει στη Βουδαπέστη μόνο και μόνο για χατίρι του πατέρα της. Η ίδια δεν ήταν καθόλου ματαιόδοξη, γι’ αυτό και δεν τη συγκινούσε ιδιαίτερα το ότι ο διάσημος ζωγράφος Ζόλταν Φάζεκας θα έφτιαχνε το πορτραίτο της.

Δεν θα ανεχόταν, όμως, τη συμπεριφορά του Ζόλταν, που την αντιμετώπιζε σαν κακομαθημένο πλουσιοκόριτσο. Αυτός ο γοητευτικός αλλά τόσο αλαζόνας καλλιτέχνης χρειαζόταν επειγόντως ένα μάθημα…

ΠΡΟΕΤΟΙΜΑΣΙΕΣ ΓΑΜΟΥ

Όταν ο παιδικός της φίλος ο Τσαντ την παρακάλεσε να πάει στην Ισπανία για να οργανώσει το γάμο του, η Άσλεϊ δέχτηκε με όλη της την καρδιά. Δεν φανταζόταν ότι εκεί θα αντιμετώπιζε την απροκάλυπτη εχθρότητα του αδερφού της νύφης!

Ο αυταρχικός μεγαλοεπιχειρηματίας Χουάν Κάρλος δεν ήθελε με τίποτε αυτό το γάμο. Κι όσο για την όμορφη Άσλεϊ, ήταν αποφασισμένος να την κρατήσει σε απόσταση. Αρκούσε ο ένας τυχάρπαστος ξένος που είχε ξελογιάσει την αδερφή του, δε χρειαζόταν να πάθει το ίδιο κι αυτός!

In HOLLAND:

KUS IN DE SNEEUW / ONDER DE MISTLETOE
JESSICA HART, SHIRLEY JUMP

Kus in de sneeuw

Als weddingplanner Cassie hoort met wie ze samen een societyhuwelijk moet organiseren, zakt de moed haar in haar pumps. Haar partner is Jake, met wie ze tien jaar geleden uit balorigheid een kus heeft uitgewisseld. Tot hun beider verrassing blijkt die kus van toen een lange houdbaarheid te hebben!

Onder de mistletoe

Eerst kijkt Mariabella Santo blij op als een lange knappe man haar kunstgalerie binnen loopt. Haar vreugde slaat echter om in afkeer als hij geen klant maar investeerder blijkt te zijn met ingrijpende plannen voor het dromerige stadje. Ze wordt zijn felste tegenstandster, tot ze elkaar op een kerstbal weer tegenkomen, toevallig vlak onder een grote bos mistletoe....

In FRANCE:

Passions d'hiver - Colter, Gardner, Gordon

Un papa en cadeau, Cara Colter

De la neige et... un papa pour Noël ? Quand elle découvre la lettre que son neveu Jamie, orphelin depuis peu, a adressée au Père Noël, Bethany est bouleversée. Résolue à satisfaire le premier vœu du petit garçon, la jeune femme loue alors un chalet sous la neige, dans les montagnes canadiennes. Mais une fois sur place, elle doit affronter Riley Keenan, le propriétaire, qui se révèle aussi ténébreux que follement attirant...

Un fiancé pour Noël, Darlene Gardner

Quelle mauvaise idée d'être passée au bureau avant de se rendre à la soirée que ses parents donnent pour Noël ! Car en comprenant que son collègue, Cole Mansfield, s'apprêtait à passer les fêtes seul, Anna n'a pas pu s'empêcher de l'inviter ! Une situation d'autant plus embarrassante pour elle que sa famille prend tout de suite Cole pour son fiancé...

Cet hiver en Andalousie, Lucy Gordon

Si Maggie accepte de passer l'hiver en Andalousie, c'est pour soutenir sa jeune élève Catalina, sur le point d'épouser, par devoir, le très riche Don Sebastian de Santiago. Mais, arrivée en Espagne, Maggie est soudain confrontée à l'impensable : Don Sebastian, non content de se montrer d'une rare arrogance à son égard, l'embrasse fougueusement. Pire, Maggie est immédiatement troublée par ce baiser donné par un homme pourtant promis à une autre...

In ITALY:

PROTETTA DALLO SCEICCO di FIELDING LIZ

Essere la sosia di una nobildonna in cerca di anonimato ha per Lydia Young i suoi innegabili vantaggi. Da cassiera in un supermercato, si trova infatti catapultata in un resort di lusso per una settimana da favola. Quello che non ha messo in conto, però, è che i suoi ospiti le abbiano assegnato un affascinante nonché insolita guardia del corpo. Kalil al-Khalid è nipote di uno sceicco in esilio e custodisce in cuor suo una promessa fatta al nonno: riportarlo a casa! Il loro incontro ha qualcosa di magico: sono reciprocamente e irresistibilmente attratti, anche se entrambi hanno un segreto nel cuore. Allo scadere della settimana insieme, due chances: ritornare alla vita di tutti i giorni e dimenticare ogni emozione oppure spalancare le braccia alla felicità che ha bussato alla loro porta.

In DENMARK:

Frøken mistelten af Cara Colter

Ønsker under misteltenen …

Politibetjenten Brody Taggert har sine grunde til at hade julen. Men da Lila Grainger kommer til Snow Mountain, bliver der vendt op og ned på hans ellers så velordnede verden.

Kys i stearinlysets skær …

Da de sner inde i en bjælkehytte begynder den smukke og levende Lila at bryde fæstningen om Brodys hjerte ned … Men glimtet af sørgmodighed i hendes øjne, giver straks Brody lyst til også at redde hende.

Et julefrieri?

Mens Lila og Brody heler hinandens hjerter, går det op for dem, at de ikke har lyst til nogensinde at forlade deres indesneede tilflugtssted igen …

Reddet af julens magi af Melissa McClone

Carly Bishop har ikke fejret jul i seks år … Men i år er flotte Jake Porter fast besluttet på, at hun skal have en rigtig god jul. Jake er bjergredder, han har et stort hjerte, og hans mod fejler ikke noget. Men Carly tør ikke at elske ham af frygt for at miste ham. Julens glade budskab blandes med kaneture og sneboldkampe. Og til sidst begynder julens ånd at udøve sin magi. Men det er Jake, der får Carlys hjerte til at smelte.

In PORTUGAL:

Voltar a emocionar-se por Claire Baxter

Tenho quarenta anos, estou em França e tenho o meu primeiro encontro em muito tempo. Socorro!

Não posso acreditar que esteja na Costa Azul e que vá aprender francês com um homem maravilhoso!

Jacques está a fazer com que me sinta jovem, sexy e especial. Levou-me a passear por toda a costa, desde Nice até ao Mónaco. Sinto-me como uma súper estrela e não uma mãe madura e cansada. Não trocaria este sentimento por nada no mundo.

Agora, só tenho de decidir o que vestir para o nosso primeiro encontro formal. Será possível que a vida comece aos quarenta?

Visit us at the Eharlequin Open House!

2010-12-15T05:20:00.000-08:00

Every year Eharlequin holds a Christmas Party in its community called the Open House. There are live chats, post parties, and tons and tons of prizes from the authors.

This year you can find the Harlequin Romance Authors here - and according to one of Harlequin's elves, there are lots of giveaways.

We hope you'll pop by and say hello!

December Releases

2010-12-05T13:11:00.000-08:00

Single Father, Surprise Prince!

by Raye Morgan

Miniseries: The Lost Princes of Ambria

Nothing on the battleground could have prepared soldier Joe Tanner for becoming a single dad! But Joe will do anything to keep his precious little Mei, so he trusts the innocent blonde researcher who's eager to help….

Kelly Vrosis has a bombshell for Joe: he's a lost prince of Ambria! As they bond while caring for Mei, an attraction blooms. But can Kelly dream of a future with the prince once he claims his royal title?

Daddy by Christmas

by Patricia Thayer

Jarrett McKane has never believed in Christmas—mistletoe and family just aren't for him! Yet he's drawn toward soon-to-be mom Mia Saunders, even though she's cast him as Scrooge….

For the first time ever Jarrett puts someone else first when trouble comes calling for Mia. And when her bump becomes baby, he's even at her bedside!

Before Mia, Christmases were spent alone. Now this previously ruthless tycoon might just have found a fairy-tale ending for all his Christmases to come!

Rescued by His Christmas Angel

by Cara Colter

Teacher Morgan McGuire is determined to embrace her newfound independence. Until one of her pupils needs her in ways she never expected. Soon Morgan's life becomes intertwined with that of sexy but cynical Nate Hathoway and his adorable daughter.

Christmas is hard for single father Nate, and the last thing he needs is Morgan reminding him of his private fear: that he's hopelessly inadequate for the role of daddy….

But as Nate is drawn ever closer to warm, generous Morgan, his hardened heart begins to thaw….

The Cinderella Bride

by Barbara Wallace

Secretary Emma O'Rourke keeps her head down and works hard. Now, summoned to bring back the heir of Kent Hotels, she suddenly has to step out of the shadows….

Unshaven and jaded, Gideon Kent has been sailing the world too long. As he docks, he's surprised to find Emma waiting for him.

Until now he's refused to resume the role he was born for…but the oh-so-diligent and pretty Miss O'Rourke might just change his mind….

Gideon Kent will show Emma that Prince Charming certainly does exist!

A Mistletoe Proposal

by Lucy Gordon

Solicitor Pippa Jenson is stunning, intelligent and successful—and she just wants a man who sees beyond her looks! Her new client, brooding, levelheaded stockbroker Roscoe Havering, seems more interested in setting her up with his brother than in trying to charm her himself. Intriguing…

Roscoe is finding it increasingly difficult to fight his feelings for Pippa. She is a woman of contradictions—flighty yet organized, bubbly but with hidden depths. Roscoe can't decide whether to kiss her senseless or propose a more permanent solution!

Christmas at Candlebark Farm

by Michelle Douglas

Pregnant Keira Keely is lodging at beautiful Candlebark Farm this holiday season, whilst she organizes a place of her own.

Grumpy owner Luke Hillier seems too caught up in his own troubles to worry about anyone else's. But when Keira has a crisis Luke is amazingly supportive.

Keira's shocked that she actually likes being looked after by gorgeous, gruff Luke. Maybe now he'll let her help him, too…. As fairy lights sparkle and Christmas approaches, could Keira have found her perfect home?

Current Foreign Releases

2010-12-01T09:03:00.000-08:00

TURKEY:

SİHİRLİ KURABİYELER - SHIRLEY JUMP

Zengin ve başarılı gazeteci Flynn Gregor sıradan bir kız olan Samantha Barnett’in küçük ama şöhreti büyük fırını hakkında makale yazmak için kasabaya geldiğinde, küçük kasabalardan ne kadar çok nefret ettiğini, tazelenen anıları sayesinde bir kere daha anlamıştı.

Fakat kasabada, insanların masumiyeti, birbirlerine duydukları sevgi, sade ama bir o kadar da neşeli hava onun gafil avladı...

Ona ne olmuştu? Yoksa buraya gelmesinde neden olan ‘Sihirli Kurabiyeler’ mi onu değiştirmişti? Küçük kasaba kızı, şehir efendisinin kalbi kilidini kıracak mıydı?

TUTKUNUN ZAFERİ - RAYE MORGAN

Ve birden Isabella’nın ayağı kaydı. Yamaçtan aşağı yuvarlanmaya başladı ve feneri elinden fırlayıp, nehre düştü. Isabella, rüzgârın uğultusuna rağmen, fenerin suya düşüş sesini duydu. Bu bir felâketti. Tekrar tepeye doğru tırmanmaya çalışırken, kendi kendine söyleniyordu. Tek istediği fesleğenleri bulup, bir an önce buradan gitmekti. Muhafızlar… Prens… Vampirler… Onlara yakalanmaktan ödü kopuyordu. O anda bir şimşek çaktı ve Isabella bir atın üstünde, siyahlar giymiş bir karaltının, kendisine doğru geldiğini gördü. Sanki zaman durmuştu. Korku, kalbini bir mengene gibi sıkıyordu. Karanlık, rüzgâr ve ona yaklaşmakta olan tehlike… Birdenbire her şey tersine dönmüştü.

SPAIN:

Proposición navideña - Jackie Braun
Contratada: un ángel de Navidad Con las temidas Navidades cerca, lo último que el empresario viudo Dawson Burke necesitaba era una compradora personal que quisiera algo personal. ¿Qué parte de “quiero estar solo” no entendía Eve Hawley? Parecía empeñada en hacerle entrar en el espíritu navideño… Eve descubrió que Dawson había dejado de soñar con un futuro feliz y no sabía lo afortunado que era de tener una familia. Pero, después de ayudarlo a encontrar la esperanza que había perdido, no pudo evitar desear que Dawson le hiciera el mejor regalo de Navidad: una proposición de matrimonio

GERMANY:

DAS GEHEIMNIS DES SCHÖNEN ITALIENERS - von: LUCY GORDON

Eine gestohlene Brieftasche ist ihr Schlüssel zum Glück. Während Fiona auf ihre Ersatzpapiere wartet, ist Dante Rinucci stets an ihrer Seite. Schon bei ihrer ersten Begegnung am Bahnhof in Mailand hat er sie fasziniert. Nur dank seiner Hilfe hat sie in letzter Sekunde den Zug noch erreicht. Und hier in Neapel erweist Dante sich nicht nur als charmanter Urlaubsbegleiter, der ihr die Schönheiten seiner Heimatstadt zeigt, sondern auch als ein Mann, dessen Küsse unwiderstehlich sind. Doch der attraktive, lebenslustige Italiener, das ahnt Fiona, verbirgt etwas vor ihr…

GREECE:

Λίγο πριν τα Χριστούγεννα - Meier Susan

Ειδοποιήστε με όταν εκδοθεί αυτό το βιβλίο

Τα Χριστούγεννα είχαν αποκτήσει και πάλι νόημα για τη Γουέντι Γουίνστον, από τη στιγμή που ανέλαβε, έστω και προσωρινά, την κηδεμονία του μικρού αξιολάτρευτου Χάρι.

Το μόνο που σκίαζε τη χαρά της ήταν ο καινούριος εργοδότης της, που μόλις είχε έρθει από το Μαϊάμι. Ο Κάλεν Μπάρινγκτον μάλλον δεν αντιλαμβανόταν το πνεύμα των γιορτών που πλησίαζαν, αφού της ζήτησε να πάει για δουλειά μέσα στο Σαββατοκύριακο.

Όταν όμως ένα ξαφνικό κύμα κακοκαιρίας χτύπησε την πόλη, η Γουέντι αναγκάστηκε να τον φιλοξενήσει τη νύχτα στο σπίτι της. Και τότε άρχισε να συνειδητοποιεί ότι ο Κάλεν έπαιζε το ρόλο του αντιπαθητικού Σκρουτζ, αλλά κατά βάθος ήταν ένας μοναχικός άντρας που διψούσε για αγάπη –και δεν την άφηνε καθόλου ασυγκίνητη!

HOLLAND:
BETOVERENDE KERST / LIEFDE IN CORNWALL
LUCY GORDON, SUSANNE JAMES

Betoverende kerst

Tijd voor een nieuwe start, vindt Alysa. In Florence wil ze proberen het verleden voorgoed te begraven en haar leven op te pakken. Dan ontmoet ze de aantrekkelijke Drago di Luca en zijn dochtertje, Tina, met wie ze meteen een band heeft. De aantrekkingskracht tussen Drago en Alysa is onmiskenbaar, maar liefde... daar geloven ze niet in. Maar met kerst gebeurt wel vaker een wonder!

Liefde in Cornwall

Fleur kan wel door de grond zakken! Bij haar aankomst op Pengarroth Hall ziet ze Sebastian Conway, de Conway-erfgenaam, aan voor de jachtopziener. De mislukking is compleet als haar vriendin vertelt dat ze voortijdig weg moet. Nu moet Fleur de rest van de tijd doorbrengen met een veel te knappe rijke man, die vast niet geïnteresseerd is in haar. Of hebben ze misschien toch iets gemeen?

FRANCE:

Une chance d'aimer - Barbara Hannay

Enceinte ?... Sophie est bouleversée. Car l'enfant qu'elle porte est le fruit d'une nuit ? une seule ? passée dans les bras de Mark Winchester. Hélas, même si elle n'a jamais pu oublier cet homme, Sophie ne se sent aucun point commun avec lui. C'est bien simple, un monde et des milliers de kilomètres les séparent l'un de l'autre ! Pourtant, pour le bien de son bébé, Sophie est prête à tout. Même à prendre le premier avion, pour aller, jusqu'au domaine de Coolabah Waters, annoncer à Mark qu'il va être père...

ITALY:

SOTTO IL VISCHIO CON IL CAPO di HART JESSICA

Come sono lontani i tempi in cui mi bastava poco per innamorarmi! Allora ero molto giovane e ingenua. Adesso sono un'organizzatrice di eventi di successo, con un lavoro che mi gratifica e una vita piena di interessi. Quello che non mi aspettavo proprio era di incontrare nuovamente Jack Trevelyan, l'uomo sicuro di sé conosciuto in gioventù. Certo, è un'opportunità d'oro per il mio lavoro e non posso permettermi il lusso di rifiutarla. Per la verità, Jack non sembra più quello di un tempo: più maturo, di successo e decisamente attraente. Ha bisogno del mio aiuto per trasformare la tenuta che ha ereditato in una location per matrimoni di lusso. E se tutto quel tempo da passare con lui mi facesse scoprire non solamente un cliente, ma un uomo da amare?

SWEDEN:

Det drömmar vävs av/En singelmammas hjärta - Av Barbara McMahon & Linda Goodnight

Det drömmar vävs av av Barbara McMahon

Mannen som kliver in på galleriet gör Laura förstummad av två anledningar:

1. Han är snygg som en grekisk gud.

2. Han är en kopia av hennes döde expojkvän.

Men trots att Jed Brodie visar sig vara Jordans enäggstvilling har de inget mer än utseendet gemensamt. Jed verkar vara allt det Jordan inte var: ärlig, ömsint och uppmärksam. Laura inser snart att hon börjar få känslor för honom, känslor som hon till varje pris måste förtränga. Hon blev sårad en gång, och vill inte utsättas för det igen. För vad är det som säger att Jed inte skulle visa sig vara precis lika förrädisk som sin bror?

En singelmammas hjärta av Linda Goodnight

Bröllopsfixarnas konditor Natalie har ett fullspäckat schema. Hon skapar de mest fantastiska bröllopstårtor på löpande band samtidigt som hon ensam tar hand om sina vilda små tvillingflickor. Sedan hennes man dog har hon inte gått på en enda dejt, och trots att hon ibland saknar någon i sitt liv är hon säker på en sak: hon tänker inte bli beroende av en man igen! Men så knackar snygge Cooper Sullivan på dörren. Han var hennes mans bäste vän och nu verkar han fast besluten att ta hand om henne och flickorna. Natalie försöker stå emot, men Cooper väcker något i henne som hon inte kan kontrollera. Känslor hon förbjudit sig själv att känna …

PORTUGAL:
Uma rapariga com sorte (Tema: Christmas) por Judy Christenberry

Quando menos esperava, conheceu o homem adequado.

A loja da Sally Rogers era a alma da humilde vila de Bailey, no Colorado, e ela trabalhava afincadamente para a manter à tona. De modo que, quando o elegante e sofisticado Hunter Bedford apareceu em Bailey decidido a comprar-lhe o seu negócio, Sally ficou furiosa. Não estava disposta a vender a loja a um homem como ele!

Em vez disso, e já que se aproximava uma data muito especial, mostrar-lhe-ia o calor e o espírito natalício de Bailey. Mas quando ficaram presos durante uma tempestade de neve, Sally começou a perguntar-se se estaria presa com o homem da sua vida.

POLAND:
Świąteczne marzenia, Drogocenna jemioła - Jackie Braun,Fiona Harper

Jackie Braun – Świąteczne marzenia

Dawson Burke od lat zakup świątecznych prezentów powierza profesjonalistom. Kiedy trafia na Eve, ta prosta dotąd sprawa mocno się komplikuje. Eve nie zgadza się na kupowanie bezosobowych rzeczy, domaga się informacji na temat potrzeb obdarowywanych osób. Jej nieustępliwość bardzo Dawsona irytuje...

Fiona Harper – Drogocenna jemioła

Po rozwodzie ze słynnym aktorem Louise przenosi się do wiejskiej posiadłości, by z dala od paparazzich i niewiernego męża leczyć rany. Poznaje tam Bena Olivera, też rozwiedzionego, który wychowuje kilkunastoletnią córkę. Szybko rodzi się między nimi uczucie, ale Louise boi się angażować w nową miłość...

Christmas means Special Releases....

2010-11-19T01:00:00.000-08:00

Christmas brings some special treats to readers with special stories - and here's some of what you can find on the shelves this year!

From Mills and Boon UK:

Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses

Susan Meier, Barbara Wallace, Patricia Thayer, Donna Alward
December 2010

Four lovely, festive, sparkling romances

Baby Beneath the Christmas Tree
Gwen McKenzie is single, but she has a beautiful baby and has just landed a fantastic job. What she hadn’t counted on was her new boss being gorgeous! Although he’s not mad about babies…
Magic Under the Mistletoe
To her surprise, glossy PR executive Gill, under the mistletoe with her local children’s centre’s gorgeously dishevelled director, realises that opposites really do attract…
Snowbound Cowboy
Lone wolf Boone Gifford is looking at Christmas through Amelia Hughes’ eyes. As the snow falls harder and her stranded family needs help, Boone steps towards them and into the warm.
A Bride for Rocking H Ranch
Kelly is a rancher, sister, aunt and granddaughter but creating a perfect Christmas is just too much. So when delectable, sexy chef Mack offers his help, she’s happy to accept.

Christmas Gifts

Judy Christenberry / Trish Morey / Jennifer Taylor

December 2010

Cinderella and the Cowboy
With her newborn and toddler in tow, Elizabeth stepped onto the Ransom Homestead looking for the family she’d never had. When the children’s grandfather welcomed them with open arms, she was grateful, but a blue-eyed, hard-headed cowboy kept distracting her…
The Boss’s Christmas Baby
Tegan is supposed to be pretending to be her twin, not sleeping with her sister’s sexy, powerful boss. The deception can’t last; she’s falling for this ruthless tycoon. How will James react when he discovers his mistress has a special seasonal delivery?
Their Little Christmas Miracle
Anna and Sam Kearney were blissfully happy until they realised the baby they longed for just wasn’t coming. Sam is back, convinced they belong together, and, working together on Christmas Eve, maybe there will be a little Christmas miracle for them…

And in Australia:

DADDY BY CHRISTMAS/RESCUED BY HIS CHRISTMAS ANGEL

by CARA COLTER, PATRICIA THAYER

Daddy By Christmas by Patricia Thayer

Tycoon Jarrett McKane has never believed in Christmas, mistletoe and family just aren’t for him. But he can’t help being drawn to soon-to-be-mum Mia Saunders, even though she’s cast him as Scrooge.

Before Mia, Christmases were spent alone...but now this previously ruthless tycoon might just have found a fairytale ending.

Rescued By His Christmas Angel by Cara Colter

Teacher Morgan McGuire is determined to embrace her newfound independence, until one of her pupils needs her in ways she never expected. Soon Morgan’s life becomes intertwined with that of sexy but cynical Nate Hathoway and his adorable daughter.

Christmas is hard for single father Nate, but as the holiday season weaves its magic, and Nate is drawn ever closer to warm, generous Morgan, his hardened heart begins to thaw…

Also includes a bonus novella - One Indian Summer by Nicola Marsh

Congratulations!

2010-11-12T01:00:00.000-08:00

Several Congrats to go out this month - first of all to the Harlequin Romance nominated books for the Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Awards! So high fives to:

HIRED: SASSY ASSISTANT (Jan.) -Nina Harrington

HOUSEKEEPER'S HAPPILY EVER-AFTER (Apr.) - Fiona Harper

OH-SO-SENSIBLE SECRETARY (Mar.) - Jessica Hart

BEAUTY AND THE RECLUSIVE PRINCE (Apr.) - Raye Morgan

And also to Nicola Marsh, who's been nominated for Best Harlequin Presents!

A very special congrats too to Leah Ashton, the winner of the Mills and Boon New Voices competition with her entry "Secrets and Speed Dating". Leah was mentored by Romance star Jessica Hart during the competition - congrats to Leah and Team Jessica!

November Releases!

2010-11-01T01:00:00.000-07:00

Secret Prince, Instant Daddy!by Raye Morgan
Miniseries: The Lost Princes of Ambria

David Dykstra is determined to claim his rightful place as prince of fallen Ambria, and nothing will derail his quest. Until Ayme Sommers shows up, identifying him as the father of her sister's baby.

It's bad timing to say the least! But now he must put his daughter first, and make room for her and her beautiful, impulsive aunt Ayme on his journey home.

Soon sparks are flying between David and Ayme…. David's journey to becoming a prince isn't going to be simple!

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Firefighter's Doorstep Baby by Barbara McMahon

Miniseries: The Brides of Bella Rosa

When firefighter Cristiano Casali is injured on duty, there is only one place he can think of to recover—Monta Correnti, his home…

Estranged from his feuding family and still wounded, Cristiano finds it difficult to start living again—until he meets pretty, warmhearted Mariella and the adorable baby she cares for, Dante….

As Mariella helps Cristiano recuperate and reunite with his family she realizes that she wants a family, too—with Cristiano!

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A Fairytale Christmas by Susan Meier/Barbara Wallace

Baby Beneath the Christmas Tree by Susan Meier

Single mum Gwen McKenzie's new boss, Andrew Teaberry, is amazing but totally out of her league. And he hasn't a clue about babies! Yet it's soon clear that the excitement in the air comes from more than just the yuletide season!

Magic Under the Mistletoe by Barbara Wallace

Glossy PR executive Gill McKenzie is organizing a Christmas party at her local children's center. To her astonishment, she's drawn to the gorgeously disheveled director, Oliver Harrington! Under the mistletoe, they realize that opposites really do attract….

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Christmas Magic on the Mountain by Melissa McClone
When snowboard designer Sean Hughes sees Zoe Flynn hitchhiking at the bottom of Mount Hood he recognizes a free spirit—much like himself!

They hit it off, and Zoe ends up agreeing to pose as Sean's girlfriend at his family's Thanksgiving. But following an accident and a misunderstanding they're soon stuck with each other for the Christmas holidays!

Zoe's girl-next-door looks make Sean wish their charade was a romantic reality, but Zoe is hiding something…and he has until the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve to discover her secret!

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Christmas with Her Boss by Marion Lennox

Meg Jardine, personal assistant extraordinaire, is convinced she's about to lose her job. Her gorgeous, dark and deeply unimpressed boss, William McMaster, is stranded in Melbourne over Christmas—and it's all her fault! With her heart in her mouth, she invites the intimidating billionaire home for the holiday….

At Meg's chaotic, cozy family farm, William's cold reserve begins to melt away. Suddenly they're seeing each other in a whole new light, and country girl Meg has shot straight to the top of William's Christmas list!

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Mistletoe and the Lost Stiletto by Liz Fielding
Lucy Bright can't believe it when she's plucked from secretarial obscurity and transformed into the pampered fiancée of a slick retail guru. But then she discovers it was all a publicity stunt! Rushing away from the media frenzy, she bumps—literally—into the arms of delicious tycoon Nathaniel Hart….

Spooked by their instantaneous chemistry, Lucy flees—but Nathaniel is determined to find his barefoot beauty. Though all he has is one very expensive red designer stiletto to help him!

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October Foreign Editions

2010-10-25T06:05:00.000-07:00

ITALY: IL MILIONARIO TRA LE NUVOLE di MCMAHON BARBARA

Due milionari rivali in affari e una scommessa da 50.000 euro a chi vincerà una gara tra mongolfiere lunga dieci giorni. Quello che Amalia Catalon ancora non sa è che dovrà salire sul pallone con Rafael Sandoval, uno dei due scommettitori. La competizione non fa per lei, ha il terrore dell'altitudine e, soprattutto, considera la scommessa una vera e propria stupidaggine. Ma con il passare dei giorni l'iniziale reticenza lascia spazio a sentimenti diversi; il fascino di Rafael comincia a fare effetto su di lei e lui sembra sinceramente intrigato da quella ragazza così diversa dalle sue abituali frequentazioni femminili. Amalia non ha fatto, però, i conti con un'ex invidiosa, decisa a riprendere il suo posto accanto all'uomo che ama. Per lei sarà l'occasione giusta per dimostrare chi otterrà il vero premio in palio: il cuore conteso del milionario.

PORTUGAL: Corações partidos por Liz Fielding

O seu coração estava em perigo…

A organizadora de eventos Josie Fowler conseguira o evento mais importante da sua vida: o casamento mais badalado do ano num hotel de luxo no Botswana.

Ainda que rodeada de leopardos e de rios repletos de crocodilos, o mais perigoso para ela era o proprietário do hotel, o enigmático empresário Gideon McGrath.

Enquanto Josie tentava organizar um complicado casamento, a atitude e a presença de Gideon no hotel era um problema… porém aquele sorriso sensual começou a infiltrar-se no seu coração.

SWEDEN: Ljudet av din röst av Rebeccca Winters

Remi rusade fram mot bilen som låg på sidan i vägrenen.Han försökte öppna bildörren, men den gick inte att rubba.

”Hjälp mig”, kved kvinnan.

Remi betraktade det vackra ansiktet och såg rännilen av blod utmed kinden. ”Allt ordnar sig, señora. Rör dig inte.”

Då ambulanshelikoptern lyfter för att föra den skadade kvinnan till sjukhuset i Madrid, inser Remi att han inte kan lämna henne. Och samtidigt som han vakar vid hennes sida blir det uppenbart att hon väckt något inom honom – en känsla som han inte trott att han skulle känna igen …

Gifta på prov av Myrna Mackenzie

Bröllopsfotografen Regina O’Ryan har ägnat sitt liv åt att förverkliga stjärnögda brudars romantiska drömmar. Själv lever hon i ett resonemangsäktenskap med en man hon knappt känner. Ett äktenskap hon vill ta sig ur …

För den rike affärsmannen Dell O’Ryan är äktenskapet inget annat än en affärsuppgörelse. Och han är beredd att göra vad som helst för att behålla sin hustru, allt för att undvika skandal. Han ställer ett ultimatum – de ska ge varandra två månader, sedan kan Regina få sin skilsmässa. Men allt eftersom dagarna går och tiden börjar rinna ut inser Dell att känslor inte är något man kan styra över!

POLAND: Trish Wylie - Podróż marzeń

Ronan O’Keefe, milioner i podróżnik, ma wszystko, co można kupić za pieniądze, jednak wobec postępującej utraty wzroku jest bezsilny. Poznana w samolocie Kerry Doyle wyznaje mu, że właśnie rozpoczyna wymarzoną podróż dookoła świata. Ronan wpada na szalony pomysł...

Melissa James – Piękna sąsiadka

Jennifer March straciła syna. Jej nowego sąsiada, mężczyznę samotnie wychowującego troje małych dzieci, porzuciła przed laty żona. Oboje marzą o tym, by odbudować swoje życie rodzinne. Tylko jak to zrobić? Może wystarczy odrobina dobrej woli?

FRANCE: Le refuge du bonheur - Susan Meier

Bloquée par la tempête de neige ! Il ne manquait plus que ça. Voilà que Zoé se retrouve seule avec son bébé, sur une route de Pennsylvanie, et en panne de voiture ! Quand un inconnu au regard magnétique vient lui porter secours et lui propose de l'héberger, elle n'a donc pas d'autre choix que d'accepter, pour le bien de sa petite Daphné. Mais la perspective de passer la nuit sous le même toit que cet homme mystérieux et visiblement attaché à sa solitude, la trouble plus que de raison...

GREECE: Έρωτας για Πρωτοσέλιδο - Braun Jackie

Ειδοποιήστε με όταν εκδοθεί αυτό το βιβλίο

Οι εντολές που είχε πάρει από το αφεντικό της η δημοσιογράφος Μάλορι Στίβενς ήταν ξεκάθαρες. Έπρεπε να ξεσκεπάσει τα μυστικά του Λόγκαν Μπαρθόλομιου, του διάσημου αλλά αινιγματικού παρουσιαστή του ραδιοφώνου –και του πιο περιζήτητου εργένη στο Σικάγο. Δεν είχε καμία απολύτως δουλειά να τον ερωτευτεί…

Η προδοσία της πρώην μνηστής του είχε κάνει τον Λόγκαν επιφυλακτικό απέναντι στις γυναίκες. Δεν εμπιστευόταν καμιά τους, ειδικά την όμορφη Μάλορι που έκανε ένα σωρό ερωτήσεις κι έχωνε τη μύτη της παντού!

Αποφάσισε να την έχει διαρκώς από κοντά προκειμένου να ανακαλύψει τι σκάρωνε. Και φυσικά, δεν έπρεπε να την ερωτευτεί…

GERMANY: PICKNICK MIT EINEM PLAYBOY von: DONNA ALWARD

Luca Fiori, Erbe des gleichnamigen Hotelimperiums, ist gespannt: Endlich lernt er die neue Generaldirektorin seines luxuriösen Cascade Hotels persönlich kennen. Bildhübsch ist die bezaubernde Mari Ross, im Job überaus kompetent und kühl – sehr kühl. Eine echte Herausforderung für den attraktiven Playboy. Seine Einladung zu einem „Geschäftsessen“, das sich als romantisches Picknick in den herbstlich bunten Bergen entpuppt, scheint ein erster Erfolg. Aber schon bald wird ihm klar: Vor jeder Berührung schreckt die schöne Mari ängstlich zurück. Hat ein Mann ihr so wehgetan?

SPAIN: La sensata secretaria por Jessica Hart

Entre un jefe imposible y una ayudante melindrosa… ¡saltan chispas! ¿Sabes cuando conoces a un hombre guapísimo y sientes mariposas en el estómago? Bueno, pues eso fue lo que sentí yo, Summer Curtis, cuando conocí a mi jefe, Phin Gibson, un hombre tan guapo como una estrella de cine. ¡Me quedé encandilada! Phin es guapísimo, pero siempre llega tarde, es horriblemente desordenado y caótico… todo lo contrario a mí. ¡Y, sin embargo, no sé cómo está consiguiendo que yo, la siempre prudente Summer, quiera soltarme el pelo

October Releases

2010-10-01T07:34:00.000-07:00

Cattle Baron Needs a Bride by Margaret Way

If only the society beauties jostling for the bouquet, hoping to become Mrs. Garrick Rylance, knew that the dashing best man in question has eyes for only one woman….

Bridesmaid Zara was his friend, his lover—but that was five years ago, before she flew to the city and out of his life, and Garrick cordoned off his heart.

So now, seeing Zara again, Garrick is wary. But there's one thing he's certain of—he won't let her run this time!

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America's Star-Crossed Sweethearts by Jackie Braun

Miniseries: Brides of Bella Rosa

The private life of baseball superstar Angelo "The Angel" Casali is a mystery, but sources say a reunion with his estranged father is his reason for returning to Italy.

And now that he's been seen stepping off the plane with stunning—and scandalous—starlet Atlanta Jackson, he has added fuel to the media fire.

After his latest injury, Angelo's career is in its final inning. Is this notorious playboy ready to settle down? Something tells us we haven't heard the last of our Angel…!

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Cowgirl Makes Three by Myrna Mackenzie

When ex-model Ivy Seacrest steps onto Noah Ballenger's ranch, Noah wonders why the prettiest woman he's ever seen is working with cows, not on a runway!

Ivy needs to earn enough money to pay her debts, while proving to Noah she's a bona fide cowgirl! But beneath her sass, Ivy's heart rips whenever she sees Noah's little girl.

Can a doting daddy and his daughter mend Ivy's broken heart…and make their little duet a trio?

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A Miracle for His Secret Son by Barbara Hannay

Freya and Gus shared a perfect summer—until Gus left town for a future that couldn't include Freya…. Now, twelve years on, Freya has a shocking revelation for Gus: they have a son, Nick, who needs a new kidney—a gift only his father can provide.

Gus is taken aback, but vows to help Nick. And despite everything, the connection between Gus and Freya is still strong. Can they make a life together and give Nick another miracle…a family?

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Juggling Briefcase & Baby by Jessica Hart

Lex Gibson is…nervous. The prospect of spending a weekend working with Romy, the only woman to ever touch his legendary guarded heart, has the lion of the corporate world…unsettled.

The tension between free-spirited Romy and buttoned-up Lex simmers dangerously. To complicate things further, Romy has a tiny daughter, who has Lex confused and distracted. They say never to mix business with pleasure, but Romy's adorable baby might just seal their very personal business deal—and change their family situation forever!

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If the Red Slipper Fits… by Shirley Jump

Like Cinders, gossip writer Sarah Griffin has lost a shoe! But this is no glass slipper—it's an exclusive designer stiletto that could cost Sarah her job!

Playboy CEO Caleb Lewis is no Prince Charming, but he does have Sarah's shoe. He offers the intriguing Sarah an ultimatum: in return for her precious shoe, she'll assist him with a commercial proposition—and this means getting up close and personal!

Sarah learned long ago never to believe in fairy tales, but if the red slipper fits…

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Winter Roses by Diana Palmer

Miniseries: Long, Tall Texans

Handsome, eligible ranch owner Stuart York was not one to mince words. Ivy Conley, his younger sister's best friend, found out the hard way. During a night's stay at his Jacobsville ranch, Ivy wound up in Stuart's arms. The resulting fireworks singed them both…and, knowing she was too young, Stuart closed his heart to her.

Now, years later, Ivy is determined not to be treated like a little girl anymore. Although still an innocent, Ivy knows she has to fight her own battles, but for some reason Stuart is always fighting them for her, and keeping her from harm. And, safe in Stuart's arms, Ivy feels like a woman—a woman who belongs to him.

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Foreign Releases for September

2010-09-29T09:06:00.000-07:00

SPAIN: Más que un trato por Liz Fielding

Tema: Amor y negocios

¡Tenía un mes para encontrar marido! May Coleridge debía casarse antes de cumplir treinta años para heredar la casa familiar y mantener a flote su nuevo negocio. Adam Wavell procedía de una familia de derrochadores, pero él le había dado la vuelta a la tortilla: era un ejecutivo de éxito y un pilar para la comunidad. Pero se enfrentaba a un gran problema: ¡su excéntrica hermana le había dejado a cargo de su bebé! Se imponía hacer un trato: May ayudaría a Adam con su sobrina si él la ayudaba… casándose con ella.

GERMANY: BLEIBT DEIN HERZ IN AUSTRALIEN? von: MICHELLE DOUGLAS

Die Einladung in ihr idyllisches Strandhaus kommt der hübschen Australierin Kate spontan über die Lippen, als sie den faszinierenden Engländer Simon kennenlernt. Gemeinsam unternehmen die beiden eine romantische Bootstour vor der atemberaubend schönen australischen Küste. Und während die Delfine hoch aus dem Wasser springen, schlägt auch Kates Herz höher. So zärtlich zieht Simon sie in seine Arme, dass sie sich sehnlich wünscht, er möge sie nie mehr loslassen. Doch sie weiß: Er ist ein englischer Lord, den die Pflicht bald für immer nach Hause zurückruft …

GREECE: Ο Χορός της Αγάπης - Fiona Harper

Η Άλις Μόρτον δεν φανταζόταν ούτε στα πιο τρελά της όνειρα ότι θα αναλάμβανε να διοργανώσει το χορό για τα εγκαίνια των νέων γραφείων του μεγάλου και τρανού Κάμερον Χάντερ. Αρκεί βέβαια να κατάφερνε να κάνει τη δουλειά της, γιατί το γοητευτι-κό χαμόγελο και το διαπεραστικό βλέμμα του Καμ δεν την άφηναν να συγκεντρωθεί!

Για κάποιον περίεργο λόγο, ο Κάμερον έβρισκε την απλή, συνεσταλμένη Άλις… ενδιαφέρουσα. Αυτή η γυναίκα τον μπέρδευε· τη μια ήταν συγκρατημένη και λιγομίλητη και την άλλη ξεχείλιζε από ενθουσιασμό και πάθος. Ίσως θα έπρεπε να της ζητήσει να τον συνοδέψει στο χορό… και ίσως εκεί κατάφερνε επιτέλους να κάνει αυτό που τριγύριζε διαρκώς στο μυαλό του: να της κλέψει ένα φιλί…

HOLLAND: Rebecca Winters: Over deze roman:

In het zonovergoten Castelmare moeten gekroonde hoofden zich buigen voor een gearrangeerd huwelijk. Maar hartstocht laat zich niet temmen!

Mediterraan geluk

In haar met duizend parels bestikte bruidjurk ziet Alexandra er schitterend uit. Toch vreest ze het moment dat ze prins Lucca Vittorio haar jawoord geeft. Goed, ze wist dat het om een verstandshuwelijk ging. Maar hoe kon ze weten dat ze zo verliefd zou worden, terwijl híj niets voor haar voelt?

Tussen de rozen

Natuurlijk weet Regina precies wat toelaatbaar is voor een prinses. Een geheime ontmoeting met de koninklijke tuinman hoort daar beslist niet bij. Maar Dizo is de man van haar dromen, en binnenkort gaat ze trouwen. Met een ander...

FRANCE: Coup de foudre au bout du monde - Lucy Gordon

Si Olivia s'est installée en Chine, six mois plus tôt, c'est pour oublier une rupture difficile et prendre un nouveau départ. Seule. Et en tenant les hommes à distance ! Seulement voilà, le jour où elle croise le regard intense de Lang Mitchell, Olivia se sent envahie par un trouble inédit et irrépressible. Un véritable coup de foudre ! Comment va-t-elle pouvoir respecter ses bonnes résolutions ? D'autant que Lang, qui lui fait bientôt une cour empressée, semble voir dans sa réserve un défi à relever...

ITALY: INTRIGANTE PROPOSTA DI LAVORO - IL DIRETTORE DEL MIO CUORE

di LENNOX MARION, HARRINGTON NINA

Intrigante Proposta di Lavoro

Non ci posso credere, non può essere capitato proprio a me! È quello che pensa Jenny, che di professione sforna muffin, quando le viene proposto un lavoro a bordo dello yacht del milionario giramondo Ramón. Certo, lui è terribilmente affascinante e misterioso. Talmente misterioso che Jenny potrebbe trovarsi alle prese con un intrigante dilemma: continuare la sua vita da ragazza della porta accanto o aspirare a un radioso futuro da principessa.

Il Direttore del Mio Cuore

Nella vita è fondamentale avere sempre un piano B. Sienna è stata lasciata sull'altare e da allora vive solo per il suo lavoro di manager della ristorazione. A scombinarle, però, i piani sopraggiunge un incidente alla zia che la obbliga a occuparsi del suo ristorante. Non da sola, però, ma con l'odioso Finn, chef e direttore del locale in questione. Resta solo da capire se le scintille iniziali si trasformeranno alla fine in un grande amore.

PORTUGAL: Nas mãos de um francês - Myrna MacKenzie

O amor não entrava nos seus planos… ou entraria?

Etienne Gavard era um perito a salvar empresas com problemas financeiros, porém não sabia o que fazer com a sua última aquisição. Com centenas de postos de trabalho em jogo, pediu ajuda a Meg Leighton, uma antiga empregada da empresa.

Durante toda a sua vida, Meg sempre se sentira invisível e pouco reconhecida pelo seu trabalho, por isso ficou muito surpreendida quando o seu novo chefe, um homem muito atraente, recorreu a ela. Meg aceitou ajudá-lo e ele, em troca, dar-lhe-ia confiança em si própria e ensiná-la-ia a vestir-se com a elegância francesa. Era um acordo que os obrigaria a passar muito tempo juntos…

SWEDEN: Historien om oss av Ally Blake

Vem är den vackra kvinnan som simmar i hans pool?

Hudson Bennington blir både förskräckt och förundrad när han återvänder till sitt älskade sommarhus och hittar en främmande kvinna på sina ägor.

Det visar sig att Kendall har använt den övergivna poolen i flera månader och Hudson kan tänka sig att låta den bohemiska skönheten fortsätta göra det – om hon ställer upp och skriver ner hans memoarer. Det låter som en enkel överenskommelse, men det vore betydligt enklare om hon inte vore så attraktiv och han inte vore så rastlös

I alla sina dagar av Shirley Jump

En bröllopsplanerare som inte tror på kärleken?

Callie är expert på bröllop och har i sitt jobb sett otaliga lyckliga brudar skrida fram mot altaret. Fast efter en bitter skilsmässa hyser hon själv inga illusioner om kärlek eller lyckliga slut. Nej, Den Rätte existerar bara i sagorna

Men så dyker hennes ungdomskärlek Jared upp och helt plötsligt är saker och ting förändrade. För gamla känslor gör sig påminda och något som liknar … fjärilar börjar fladdra i magtrakten så snart han är i närheten. Kanske är det dags för bröllopsplanerarens hittills största utmaning: sitt alldeles egna lyckliga slut!

September Releases!

2010-09-04T01:00:00.000-07:00

Australia's Most Eligible Bachelor by Margaret Way

Miniseries: The Rylance Dynasty
ISBN: 9780373176793
Corin Rylance is super-handsome, super-rich and sets women's hearts aflutter!

Miranda Thornton is no exception. She secretly loves Corin, but, raised as a farmer's daughter, she's hardly a match for Australia's most eligible bachelor!

Corin's sister takes Miranda under her wing and she gets to sample their glittering lifestyle—sipping champagne and dining in the finest restaurants. But it's the tingles and electricity that sizzle when Corin is near that really make this ordinary girl feel like a million dollars….

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Passionate Chef, Ice Queen Boss by Jennie Adams

Miniseries: The Brides of Bella Rosa
ISBN: 9780373176809
Scarlett's back in Italy to turn her family's troubled Rosa restaurant around—and now she's the boss of the man she loved and lost!

The moment head chef Lorenzo Nesta hears the familiar clack of stiletto on stone floor, a shiver of anticipation runs up his spine. Seeing Scarlett's Italian passion stifled inside a staid suit fills him with regret; it had been his actions years ago that had turned her soul to ice.

What will happen when ice meets fire in the kitchen?

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Accidentally Pregnant! by Rebecca Winters
Miniseries: Mediterranean Dads
ISBN: 9780373176816

Two months ago Irena and Vincenzo spent a heady week together. Their connection was instant, deep, strong. Yet it could never last—she was destined to marry another. Now Irena is pregnant and alone.

Vincenzo has never forgotten Irena. When he hears of her plight he takes control the only way he knows how—by offering marriage!

Life in Vincenzo's Mediterranean palazzo seems idyllic—but Vincenzo is about to discover that the tiny baby inside Irena belongs to him….

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Sparks Fly with Mr. Mayor by Teresa Carpenter

ISBN: 9780373176823 (#4192)List Price: $4.50

When Dani Collins is nominated to run for mayor she immediately refuses! A single mom and hair salon owner, she's too busy….

But sexy mayor Cole Sullivan makes it clear that he's intrigued by his potential opponent—and that he knows just how to press her buttons. Dani refuses to let Cole charm her the way he charms everyone else—especially her daughter!—so why does she suddenly accept his challenge?

The race is on, but will it end at the podium or… the altar?

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Wedding Date with the Best Man by Melissa McClone
Miniseries: Girls' Weekend in Vegas
ISBN: 9780373176830

Determined not to be knocked back by her ex-fiancé jilting her, Jayne Cavendish went on a fabulous girls' weekend in Vegas with her three best friends. She returned home refreshed, relaxed…and with a new "no man" rule!

Except now she's in danger of falling at the first hurdle! Tristan MacGregor, her ex's best friend and almost their best man, is back in town. Jayne is surprised when he makes a beeline for her. But he seems determined to put the sunny smile permanently back on her face…and it's working!

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Deserted Island, Dreamy Ex! by Nicola Marsh
Miniseries: The Fun Factor
ISBN: 9780373176847

Being shipwrecked on an idyllic deserted island for reality TV show Stranded sounded blissful. Until I discovered my Man Friday for the week was Jared Malone (aka he-who-broke-my-heart!).

I mean, of course I'll be fine. I don't feel anything for him anymore. Female viewers might swoon over Jared's tanned gorgeousness, but I know he's just an arrogant, overmuscled heartbreaker!

The cameras are rolling, so I'm off to the beach to face Jared. I just hope I look okay in this bikini!

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For current UK (Mills and Boon) releases, go here!

Foreign Releases for August

2010-08-30T09:45:00.000-07:00

Ecos del desierto/Mar de arena por Barbara McMahon

Desierto, diamantes… y el destino Para Bethanne Sanders, estar cerca del apuesto jeque Rashid al Harum bastaba para transportarla al séptimo cielo de la felicidad. Pero no podía olvidar que su relación sólo era una fachada, porque todo el mundo sabía que los jeques árabes no se enamoraban de las chicas normales y corrientes de Texas.

Las perfectas facciones del jeque Khalid al Harum quedaron marcadas para siempre por un fuego incontrolable. Atormentado, buscó refugio en la idílica costa de Quishari donde, una medianoche, conoció a la hermosa Ella Ponti. Pero, ¿cómo podría conquistarla cuando los implacables rayos de sol revelaran las cicatrices de su rostro?

EXOTISCHE ONTMOETING / PARADIJS AAN DE KUST

NICOLA MARSH, CAROLINE ANDERSON

Exotische ontmoeting

India, met zijn verrukkelijke keuken en exotische kruiden, heeft kookboekenschrijfster Tamara altijd al gelokt. Na een nare ervaring in de liefde besluit ze de Taj Mahal eindelijk eens te gaan bekijken. In de trein erheen wacht haar een verrassing. Uitgerekend de beste vriend van de man die haar bedrogen heeft, blijkt aan boord te zijn. Hij wil haar graag troosten, maar zit ze wel te wachten op de aandacht van deze playboy?

Paradijs aan de kust

Na een lange afwezigheid komt David, succesvol hotelmagnaat, terug naar Engeland. Op zoek naar een onderkomen, ontmoet hij alleenstaand moeder Molly, die een bed and breakfast wil openen. Het huis moet alleen nog opgeknapt worden. Gewapend met verf en plamuurmes stort David zich op de renovatie. Wordt hij misschien haar eerste gast?

Un père pour son bébé - Claire Baxter

Abandonnée par son petit ami, dont elle porte l'enfant, Lyssa part quelques jours en Italie pour faire le point. Un séjour qui prend bientôt des allures inattendues de parenthèse enchantée. Car son guide, le ténébreux Ricardo Rossetti, est loin de la laisser insensible. Tandis qu'il lui fait découvrir les splendeurs de son pays, il lui révèle aussi et surtout la femme qu'elle est. La femme épanouie qu'elle pourrait devenir. Déjà, Lyssa ose rêver d'un grand amour. Mais peut-elle croire à l'impossible, alors qu'elle est enceinte de l'enfant d'un autre ?

UN PARTY PER SOGNARE - UN ROMANTICO FUTURO

di HARPER FIONA, MORGAN RAYE

UN PARTY PER SOGNARE di Fiona Harper

Finalmente un nuovo lavoro! Ecco cosa pensa Ellie quando conosce Mark, manager musicale di successo. Lui non è affatto male, e questo non guasta e, soprattutto, è una miniera di idee. Come quella di incaricare Ellie dell'organizzazione di un party per lanciare l'idolo musicale del momento. Se poi ci mettiamo un'isola favolosa, il chiaro di luna e un'irrestitibile attrazione tra i due, la coppia in questione è pronta per un amore a lunga scadenza.

UN ROMANTICO FUTURO di Raye Morgan

Strana cosa quella successa a Marco: un vero e proprio black out mentale. Le sue ultime due settimane di vita sono avvolte nelle nebbia. Ma non è così per Shayna che ricorda perfettamente i quindici giorni d'amore vissuti con lui. Pochissimo il tempo per rimettere insieme i pezzi della sua vita, ma alla fine Marco ritroverà Shayna, il bambino che aspetta da lui e una meravigliosa vita che li attende dietro l'angolo.

Mãe por acaso por Jackie Braun

Notícia: revelado o segredo do menino!

As instruções que a jornalista Mallory Stevens recebera eram muito claras: expor os segredos do desconfiado apresentador de rádio e solteiro mais cobiçado de Chicago, Logan Bartholomew, e não se apaixonar loucamente por ele.

Todavia, quando a sua relação passou do aspecto estritamente profissional ao pessoal, Mallory descobriu, atónita, que ela também tinha um pequeno segredo…

Romance Writers of Australia Conference

2010-08-20T05:07:00.000-07:00

Romance author Nikki Logan gives us the low-down on the conference Down-Under!

Romance Writers of Australia celebrated their 19th annual conference at Coogee Beach, Sydney, over the weekend of 13-15 August.

Like the US, conference is a big date on the Australian calendar and anticipation starts building from new year. So the first day of conference was thrumming with energy.

I've cherry-picked a few of my favourite workshops to highlight.

Well known Australian radio/television presenter, standup comedian and now author, Wendy Harmer, gave an inspiring presentation for the published author group about writing romance/rom elements within Australia's east-coast literature scene in which her work has been simultaneously derided and applauded and the extra scrutiny of her as a popular, public figure. Funny, fast-paced and entirely irreverent.

Wendy was preceeded by Dr John Barletta, an amazing and engaging psych professional who analysed the state we all aim for with our writing. We call it being in 'the zone' but in psych terms it's called 'flow' - that place on an aptitude continuum where skill and challenge and engagement hover in perfect harmonic suspension and allow us to fully immerse in our work and be uber-productive. The good news? You can
train yourself to get there.

The screenwriter of Australia's massively successful television drama series 'UnderBelly' chatted to us about her scriptwriting process but more particularly about the challenges of fictionalising 'true crime' - not the least managing the expectations of research subjects who come from Australias leading violent crime families.

Debora Dixon held a full house of pubb'd and unpubbd writers enthraled with all things GMC with a Heroes Journey chaser. Deb is a fantastic presenter and her talk was informal and comfortable.

Vicky Lewis-Thompson spoke on the virtues of 'feeling fear but doing it anyway' and forcing yourself out of your comfortzone with an hilarious range of OMG bad-dream moments in publishing. It was a wonderful equaliser for everyone in the room who'd ever said something dopey in a lift or walked into a pitch session with their dress bundled into their knickers.

We enjoyed a ten strong panel of US and Australian publishing reps and agents and compared their opinions of the status of the international industry, then split down into individual workshops.

I'm always a particular fan of specialist sessions at conference - where you can see and hear things that you normally wouldn't have access to. One of my favourite sessions was by a forensic specialist from the New South Wales' coroner's office; while graphic, it was very honest and open and took participants through some of the most familiar and shocking parts of being a coroner.

Right afterwards we had a fantastic session by a weapons and defence specialist and his team of 'meat-men' who came along to teach us everthing we wanted to know about staging fight-scenes. He showed us how you can make a weapon from nothing, what kinds of blades work best for different situations, how to strangle, buckle, take down an assailant. Amazingly eye-opening (I may never go outside again) but wonderful for our stories.

Every year RWAus runs a charity fundraiser lunch on the final day of conference. This year it was a Silver theme for ovarian cancer. 250 women (and one man) managed to raise over $10,000 for development of an early detection system for Ovarian Cancer thanks to an amazing $5K donation from Harlequin Australia.

All in all a fabulous conference with a high level of new participants. RWAus conferences just go from strength to strength. All speakers acknowledged the very high level of support, comraderie and positivity at Australian conference and this year was no exception.

Roll on 2011...

And a big congrats from the PHS to all the R*BY award winners:

Short Sweet:
Sharon Archer 'Marriage Reunited: Baby On The Way'

Short Sexy:
Amy Andrews 'A Doctor, A Nurse: A Christmas Baby'

Long Romance:
Sophia James 'Mistletoe Magic'

Romantic Elements:
Tracey O'Hara 'Night's Cold Kiss'

*this post appeared on the Pink Heart Society on Aug. 18

Pop out the Champagne for Jessica Hart!

2010-08-08T05:41:00.000-07:00

Major congrats to Romance author JESSICA HART! Cinderella's Wedding Wish took top honours in the Traditional Romance category of the National Reader's Choice Award. The winners were announced at a special ceremony at the Romance Writers of America National Conference held in Orlando, Florida.

Way to go Jessica!

August Releases

2010-08-01T01:00:00.000-07:00

Maid for the Single Dad by Susan Meier

To: LizHarper@HappyMaids.com

From: EllieSwanson@HappyMaids.com

As my boss and best friend, could we have a chat when you're next in the office? I've got a dilemma….

My newest client is single dad Mac Carmichael, and he's really hot, but very difficult to figure out. I think I'm falling for him!

That's not all. He's asked me to be a live-in nanny as well as a maid! I don't know much about family life—especially the ultrawealthy type. Help!

Ellie x

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The Cowboy's Adopted Daughter by Patricia Thayer

Alex Casali cut ties with his roots long ago. Now he's a Texas cowboy. But even a Stetson can't disguise the Italian fire in his eyes.

Hired to run a quilting course at the A Bar A ranch, Allie is appalled when a brooding cowboy accuses her of trespassing. Manners make a man, and strong single mom Allie wants nothing to do with arrogant Mr. Casali.

But when her little daughter utters her first words in a year to Alex, Allie begins to wonder whether there's more behind his smoldering gray eyes than she first thought.

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Doorstep Twins by Rebecca Winters

Gabi Turner is on the Greek island of Milos to find Andreas Simonides—the father of her late sister's baby twins.

CEO Andreas is more comfortable chartering his yacht than pushing a pram. But he knows who the real daddy is—his brother!

Waiting for his brother to arrive, Andreas is soon changing nappies and singing nursery rhymes. Andreas thinks he and Gabi make a good team, but what will keep them together when the twins are reunited with their father?

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Cinderella: Hired by the Prince by Marion Lennox

Struggling cook Jenny works hard hiding her painful past behind fresh-baked muffins. Until a handsome stranger offers her a way out of her drudgery: a job on his yacht.

Jenny is drawn in by Ramón, and together they sail into the sunset. It could almost be perfect…. Until Ramón reveals he's not a humble yachtsman but a secret prince—next in line for the throne.

What future could a simple small-town Cinderella have with a crown prince?

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Inconveniently Wed! by Jackie Braun

Waking up in Vegas with a hunky man by her side and a gold band on her finger, impulsive Serena thinks this might be one snap decision too far! She sneaks out of the honeymoon suite and back to her single life….

Politician Jonas must have been bewitched by Serena's beauty and passion to propose after just one date. It could spell disaster for his campaign—unless he can convince her to make their hasty marriage last a lifetime!

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The Sheikh's Destiny by Melissa James

With his war-torn kingdom in tatters, Sheikh Alim El-Kanar is injured, alone and believes he has no future. Until beautiful nurse Hana saves his life and gives him hope.

Hana thought her duty would be over once Alim recovered, but then he asks her to pose as his wife! Hana knows it can only be for show—she can never truly be the sheikh's wife. But destiny has other ideas….

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July Foreign Releases

2010-07-24T08:45:00.000-07:00

Spain: Un jeque en la ciudad - Jackie Braun

Tema:Mundos distintos

Sus vidas eran totalmente opuestas Receta para una cita con un jeque Ingredientes: Un rico jeque del desierto, Madani Tarim. Una espabilada chica de ciudad, Emily Merit. El ruido de fondo de Manhattan. Añadir: Un compromiso matrimonial antiguo. Una decisión clara de no relacionarse con hombres. Una cantidad generosa de atracción. Mézclese bien y obsérvese cómo saltan chispas al chocar dos mundos completamente opuestos.

Greece: Για την Αγάπη ενός Καουμπόι - Donna Alward

Ο μοναχικός ράντσερ Μπρόντι Χάμιλτον κρατούσε την καρδιά του κλειστή στην αγάπη. Όμως η γεμάτη ζωντάνια, ανεπιτήδευτη Λούσι τον έκανε να αισθάνεται πράγματα που δεν πίστευε πως θα ξανανιώσει ποτέ.

Μόνο που, πριν της ανοίξει την αγκαλιά του, έπρεπε να της πει για το παρελθόν του…

Η Λούσι Φάρνσγουορθ είχε μόλις ανακαλύψει πως ήταν γόνος μιας βασιλικής οικογένειας –και ο κόσμος της είχε έρθει τα πάνω κάτω. Κανονικά θα έπρεπε να χαίρεται, αλλά εκείνη νοσταλγούσε την παλιά, ξέγνοιαστη ζωή της.

Στο ράντσο Πρέρι Ρόουζ είχε βρει τον άντρα των ονείρων της. Μόνο που δεν του είχε πει ακόμα πως ήταν πριγκίπισσα…

Holland: ZON, ZAND EN ZEE / EEN LANGE HETE ZOMER

JESSICA HART, CAROL GRACE

Zon, zand en zee

Imogen denkt dat ze droomt. Haar knappe rijke baas vraagt háár mee naar een tropisch eiland! Goed, het is eigenlijk zijn huwelijksreis, maar dat huwelijk gaat niet door. Drie weken met Tom, wuivende palmen, een azuurblauwe zee en witte stranden. Zou ze dan toch een kans maken bij hem? Het enige probleem is dat hij zijn laptop mee heeft in plaats van zonnebrand...

Een lange hete zomer

Spierwitte huisjes, met olijfbomen begroeide heuvels, wolkeloze hemel - Hermapolis is de perfecte plek voor romantiek. Zeven jaar geleden ontmoette Olivia er de liefde van haar leven. Maar ditmaal gaat ze alleen, want de relatie hield geen stand. Op weg met de boot naar het Griekse eiland wordt haar oog getrokken door een opvallend knappe, gespierde man. Hij heeft iets bekends...

In Italy: LA NOTTE DELLE LANTERNE - LA LEGGE DELL'AMORE

di GORDON LUCY, WAY MARGARET

La notte delle lanterne di Lucy Gordon

Quando Olivia Daley è partita per la Cina sapeva che sarebbe entrata in un mondo del tutto nuovo, esotico e vibrante, ma mai avrebbe immaginato di incontrare un uomo come Lang Mitchell. Affascinante e intenso, lui l'ha conquistata narrandole le antiche leggende che riguardano la sua famiglia; romantiche storie di amori eterni e contrastati. Proprio come quello che sta nascendo tra loro...

La legge dell'amore di Margaret Way

Per Skye McCory fare ritorno a Djinjara, la tenuta in cui è nata, diventa l'occasione per rincon-trare, dopo anni, Keefe McGovern, primo amore mai dimenticato. Si erano amati follemente e poi allontanati, divisi dall'ombra di un tragico sospetto. Ci sarà una seconda opportunità per loro? Fare chiarezza nei loro sentimenti potrebbe allontanarli di nuovo oppure essere la scoperta che nulla è più forte della legge dell'amore.

Portugal: Doce amor (Meninos) por Nina Harrington

Tinha de organizar um casamento…

Amy Edler era confeiteira, não uma organizadora de casamentos. Contudo, para além de ter de fazer o bolo dos noivos e de ser a dama de honor, Amy deu por si a organizar o casamento da sua melhor amiga… contando apenas com a ajuda do seu irritante irmão mais velho.

O bonito empresário Jared Shaw não se transformara num homem rico deixando que outros fizessem o seu trabalho. Assim, embora nem sequer quisesse pensar em casamento, dispôs-se a ajudar a doce e bela Amy.

A sua última tarefa era comprar o presente perfeito para a dama de honor… Contudo talvez a dama de honor fosse o presente perfeito para ele.

In Poland: Cztery dni szczęścia, Weekend nad oceanem
Shirley Jump, Barbara McMahon

Cztery dni szczęścia

Nick Gilbert, przystojny prawnik, na randki umawia się zazwyczaj w drogich restauracjach, a nie na piknikach dobroczynnych. Tym razem jednak robi wyjątek – dla zasadniczej, ale i intrygującej pani prokurator, Carolyn Duff, która trzy lata temu przez cztery dni była jego żoną...

Weekend nad oceanem

Lianne O’Mallory pragnie mieć dziecko, ale czas ucieka! W tajemnicy sporządza listę cech, jakie powinien posiadać jej idealny partner, ale po serii nieudanych randek ta lista ląduje w koszu. Tam znajduje ją jej seksowny szef...

July Releases

2010-07-01T02:00:00.000-07:00

A Wish and a Wedding by Margaret Way & Melissa James

Two totally different worlds collide when a prim heiress reconnects with a proud cattle baron and a royal falls for an ordinary girl!

Master of Mallarinka by Margaret Way

Haddon's on his way to the city to bring back stubborn heiress and childhood friend Victoria. A hard day's work on his cattle station will curb this pampered city girl's wild ways. Unless she can tame the rugged cattle baron first!

Too Ordinary for the Duke? by Melissa James

If being rescued by mysterious stranger Lysander wasn't enough of an adventure for Mari, she's just discovered he's a duke! But her dreams of being a duchess are short-lived; marrying a girl-next-door girl could jeopardize his realm's future.

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The Bridesmaid's Secret by Fiona Harper

The moment chic magazine editor Jackie arrives for her sister's Italian wedding and sees her old boyfriend Romano, her groomed facade slips…

Romano Puccini's spectacular palazzo is an idyllically romantic setting! But before Jackie Patterson can join in the frenzy of last-minute wedding preparations and don her exquisite bridesmaid dress, she must brave Romano's heart-stopping effect on her.

And unburden the seventeen-year-old secret from that fateful, sultry Italian summer…

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Maid for the Millionaire by Susan Meier

Liz Harper's to-do list as boss of Happy Maids:

• Drive to new client's palatial Miami beach house, armed with housekeeping kit

• Try to stay upright when discovering he is none other than Cain Nestor—reclusive millionaire and infuriatingly distant ex-husband…

• Keep tight-lipped about the secret that made you walk out on your marriage

• Let him see the new you—successful business owner. Don't let on that he's making your heart beat twice as fast as normal!

Above all, remember to be professional—you're not here for romance!

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SOS: Convenient Husband Required by Liz Fielding

May Coleridge must marry before she's thirty to inherit her family home and keep her new business afloat.

Adam Wavell comes from a long line of wastrels—but he's turned his life around. He's a corporate success story and a pillar of the community. Only, now his flaky sister has left him with her screaming baby!

A deal must be done. May will help Adam with his niece if he'll answer her SOS!

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Vegas Pregnancy Surprise by Shirley Jump

Molly Hunter's always dreamed of finding Mr. Right and having a family. Now she's accidentally expecting! But Mr. Right's in another city—and he's certainly not expecting to be a dad!

From the second she spied him on a weekend in Vegas, Molly was bowled over by millionaire entrepreneur Linc Curtis. They shared an instant bond and got swept away in the moment, until it was time for Molly to go home. Now Molly must return to Vegas and deliver her surprise news!

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Winning a Groom in 10 Dates by Cara Colter

As a teenager, geeky Sophie adored gorgeous Brandon. He protected her from the bullies, but was too tough for the sweet small-town girl to crack. Then he left for the army….

Now the rebel's back—just in time to rescue Sophie from attending her ex-fiancé's engagement party alone. He'll be her stand-in boyfriend and convince everyone they're wildly in love!

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Foreign Releases - June

2010-06-24T02:00:00.000-07:00

SPAIN:
Luces, cámara... amor - Nikki Logan

Tema:De amigos a amantes

No pierdas la cabeza, Dan; el programa va a empezar Si el atractivo productor de televisión Daniel Arnot tenía éxito con su nuevo programa, el ascenso estaba asegurado. Necesitaba un toque femenino para subir en los índices de audiencia, y ella acababa de entrar por la puerta. Ava Lange trabajaba con jardines, no como presentadora, y no se sintió nada impresionada por los intentos de Dan de convencerla de lo contrario. Pero… ¿acababa de oírle decir “Luces, cámara, besa al jefe... quiero decir... ¡acción!”?

Poland & the Czech Republic:
Carol Graceová - OBNOVENÉ MANŽELSTVÍ

Olivia a Jack, oba archeologové, se seznámili na řeckém ostrově Hermapolis. Vzali se a jejich štěstí neznalo mezí… ale osud jim nepřál a jejich cesty se záhy rozešly. Teď, po pěti letech, se znovu setkávají a zjišťují, že k sobě navždy patří.

Cara Colterová - KYTICE Z LÁSKY

Pohledný a sebevědomý sportovec Dylan má takové charizma, která ho dělá pro opačné pohlaví neodolatelným. Květinářka Katie moc dobře ví, jak Dylan na ženy působí - je totiž jejím nejlepším zákazníkem. Navzdory tomu je však i ona, rozvedená a opatrná žena, jeho šarmem zasažena

GERMANY:
HEISSER BOSS - KALTES HERZ? von: SUSAN MEIER

Als der reiche Rancher Jeb Worthington auf sein Haus zureitet, traut er seinen Augen kaum: Eine attraktive Frau mit seidigem Haar holt Unmengen von Taschen aus ihrem Auto. Sollte das seine neue Haushälterin Sophie Penazzi sein? Verwundert will er sie fragen, wozu sie das viele Gepäck braucht, da beugt sie sich ein letztes Mal ins Auto und richtet sich auf – mit einem Baby im Arm! Jeb kann es nicht fassen. Dass sie ein Kind hat, hat sie mit keinem Wort erwähnt. Sofort verschließt er sein Herz vor diesem Anblick – der ihn nur allzu sehr an sein trauriges Geheimnis erinnert

HOLLAND
Liefde voor drie weken - Jessica Steele

Nog steeds heeft Phelix er spijt van dat ze zich door haar vader heeft laten overhalen tot een tijdelijk huwelijk met een van zijn zakenrelaties. Niet dat ze Nathan onaantrekkelijk vond. Ze was zelfs een beetje verliefd op hem geworden in de drie weken dat ze getrouwd waren. Nee, wat haar vooral dwarszit, is dat ze hem maar niet kan vergeten. Dan ontmoet ze hem bij toeval weer, en ziet ze dat hij nog steeds haar ring aan zijn hand draagt...

Geleend geluk - Barbara McMahon

Zelfs met twee baantjes redt Sam Duncan het maar amper. Ze heeft ook nog de zorg voor haar oudere zus, dus tijd en geld om eens in stijl uit te gaan heeft ze niet. Als ze tijdens haar schoonmaakbaantje een kaartje voor een galabal vindt, kan ze de verleiding niet weerstaan. In een geleende mooie jurk geniet ze met volle teugen, zeker als de knappe Mac McAlheny haar ten dans vraagt. Tot ze ontdekt wie hij is: de man uit wiens prullenbak ze het kaartje heeft gevist.

FRANCE:
Rencontre au soleil - Jessica Hart

Imogen est abasourdie. Son patron, abandonné par sa fiancée la veille de leurs noces, vient de lui demander de l'accompagner sur l'île tropicale qu'il a réservée pour sa lune de miel ! Comment pourrait-elle résister à la tentation de ces vacances de rêve ? A ce décor idyllique ? Au sable chaud et à la mer turquoise ? A moins que le véritable défi soit de résister à Tom Maddison lui-même, durant ces trois semaines où elle sera seule avec son patron. Seule avec cet homme si incroyablement sexy...

ITALY:
SOTTO IL CIELO D'ORIENTE di MARSH NICOLA

Sei pronta a partire per
UN VIAGGIO CHIAMATO AMORE?

Dai paradisi tropicali
alle città più romantiche del mondo,
con una sola meta: l'incontro con l'uomo dei sogni!

Chi ha detto che a volte fuggire non sia il modo migliore per risolvere i problemi? Determinata a lasciarsi alle spalle un momento di crisi e a riacquistare la fiducia in se stessa, Tamara Rayne è partita per il viaggio che sognava da una vita: una vacanza in India. L'amore non rientra nell'itinerario, ma la presenza del suo irresistibile accompagnatore sta per sconvolgere tutti i suoi piani. Ethan Brooks, infatti, affascinante uomo d'affari e caro amico di Tamara, ha deciso di seguirla. Ethan la desidera sin dal primo momento in cui l'ha vista e, complice la magia dell'Oriente, ha capito di avere aspettato anche troppo a lungo.

PORTUGAL:
Convidada para o baile (Tema: Cinderela) - Fiona Harper

Aquele homem fazia-a sentir-se como a Cinderela!

O mundo de Alice sofreu uma reviravolta, quando a contrataram para organizar o baile que inauguraria a nova sede da empresa do milionário Cameron Hunter.

Atónita com o convite, de repente Alice deu por si a dançar nos braços do seu maravilhoso chefe, com um vestido deslumbrante e sentindo-se como uma princesa.

Porém era inevitável que as doze badaladas soassem e Alice sabia que, no dia seguinte, tudo voltaria à normalidade. No entanto, até lá, estava disposta a aproveitar ao máximo cada segundo.

It's Award Season....

2010-06-18T06:51:00.000-07:00

...and our authors are making a great showing!

Here are some of the latest good news items from Harlequin Romance as the award circuit gets into full swing:

In the prestigious RITA Awards, RWA Nationals:

In the Contemporary Series Category

The Snow-Kissed Bride - Linda Goodnight

In The Bookseller's Best Awards, sponsored by the Greater Detroit RWA Chapter:

Finalists in the Traditional Category

Lucy Gordon - Italian Tycoon, Secret Son

Fiona Harper - Invitation to the Boss's Ball

In the National Reader's Choice Awards, sponsored by the Oklahoma RWA:

Finalists in the Traditional Category

Michelle Douglas - Bachelor Dad on Her Doorstep

Jessica Hart - Cinderella's Wedding Wish

In The Golden Quill Awards, Desert Rose RWA:

Finalist in the Novella Category

A Bride For Rocking H Ranch - Donna Alward

Finalists in the Traditional Category

Blind Date Baby - Fiona Harper

Invitation to the Boss's Ball - Fiona Harper

The Frenchman's Plain-Jane Project - Myrna Mackenzie

WINNER of the Traditional Category

Blind Date Baby - Fiona Harper

Congrats to all the finalists and winners!

June Releases

2010-06-08T09:52:00.000-07:00

The Lionhearted Cowboy Returns by Patricia Thayer

Rancher Lacey Guthrie must auction her livestock to keep a roof over her little family's heads. The man bidding on her prized horses looks up and she's left reeling! Jeff's come back from the army in the same way he left—silently, broodingly and bringing a whole heap of storming emotions.

Jeff believes he's beyond redemption. How will Lacey show him he's a genuine hero?

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Miracle for the Girl Next Door by Rebecca Winters

Thrillseeker Valentino Casali has finally come home to Monta Correnti to face his past…and his future?

Valentino is sure his childhood friend Clara Rossetti can help him forget his troubles. But she's not the same carefree girl he knew. Valentino is determined to bring back her sunny smile and give her a summer to remember!

Clara's knight in shining armor has arrived on a motorbike! She wants to forget her life-threatening illness, and if anyone can make miracles happen it's Valentino!

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Three Times a Bridesmaid… by Nicola Marsh

Another gilt-edged invitation lands on Eve Pemberton's doormat. Rather than go to one more wedding alone, the practical businesswoman organizes a stand-in date for the day.

Rebel turned billionaire Bryce Gibson is almost a dream date. The only problem: he's also the guy who broke a bespectacled Eve's teenage heart….

On the dance floor Eve and Bryce make a convincing couple—but she's in danger of falling for her first love all over again!

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Their Newborn Gift by Nikki Logan

When Lea became accidentally pregnant she decided that she would go it alone. Rodeo star Reilly wasn't the sort of man who'd want to be tied down. But five years later she needs to tell him her secret….

Learning he's a daddy is bittersweet for Reilly, because his little girl is fighting to survive. Her only hope is a new brother or sister. Can he and Lea create a newborn miracle—and a future together?

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Saving Cinderella! by Myrna Mackenzie

Will she stay in Vegas long enough to walk up the aisle?

Alex Lowell has come to Las Vegas to have fun with her three best friends. She's given up on love and finding Prince Charming—the only date she wants is one at the spa with the girls!

Alex's R & R is cut short when the hotel concierge goes into labor and she spontaneously jumps in to help, landing a job offer from hotel owner Wyatt McKendrick. Wyatt is cool and sexy, and he tempts Alex to open her heart again….

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A Dinner, A Date, A Desert Sheikh by Jackie Braun

Recipe for a date with a sheikh!

Ingredients:

• One wealthy desert sheikh, Madani Tarim

• One streetwise city girl, caterer Emily Merit

• The buzzing backdrop of Manhattan

Add:

• A longstanding royal betrothal

• A determined "no-man" rule

• A generous helping of attraction!

Mix well and watch the sparks fly as two totally different worlds collide!

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May Foreign Releases

2010-06-01T08:10:00.000-07:00

I'm a bit late getting these up and considered letting it go, but looking at the foreign releases are so much fun I'm posting them anyway. New releases will be up next week.

SPAIN:
La novia del soldado - Myrna McKenzie

Tema:Aprendiendo a amar

La necesitaba para que le enseñara a ser padre… Tras recuperarse de las heridas sufridas durante la guerra, Dillon Farraday se quedó anonadado al averiguar que era padre. Sabía perfectamente cómo moverse en el campo de batalla… ¡pero no sabía cómo criar a un bebé! Colleen Applegate, reina del rodeo, era la única que podía enseñarle las tareas básicas porque, cuando el hijo de Dillon quedó a su cuidado, se convirtió en su madre temporal. Dillon sólo contaba con tres semanas para convertirse en un auténtico papá…

GREECE:
Ανέλπιστη Αγάπη - Rebecca Winters

Καταπράσινα λιβάδια, βουνά με χιονισμένες κορυφές και πάνω απ’ όλα, απέραντη γαλήνη… Η Τζίλι Κινγκ είχε βρει καταφύγιο στο πάρκο Γέλοουστοουν, όπου εργαζόταν. Η καθημερινή επαφή της με τη φύση την ηρεμούσε και τη βοηθούσε να ξεπεράσει τις τραγωδίες που είχε ζήσει.

Το μόνο που απειλούσε να διαταράξει την ησυχία της ήταν ο καινούργιος γείτονάς της, ο αινιγματικός και γοητευτικός ηφαι-στειολόγος Άλεξ Λάτιμερ. Η Τζίλι δεν ήθελε ερωτικά μπλεξίματα, ειδικά με κάποιον που θα έφευγε όταν τελείωνε το καλοκαίρι. Έτσι, αποφάσισε να πάρει δραστικά μέτρα: θα τον απέφευγε όσο περισσότερο μπορούσε!

Μόνο που το διαπεραστικό βλέμμα του και το φωτεινό του χαμόγελο την τραβούσαν σαν μαγνήτης…

HOLLAND:
PARADIJSELIJK GELUK / EEN VLEUGJE VERLANGEN - LIZ FIELDING, JACKIE BRAUN

Over deze roman:

Paradijselijk geluk

Miranda krijgt de schrik van haar leven wanneer ze op het afgelegen tropische eiland waar ze rondreist door een aardschok in een ondergrondse tempel belandt. Daar ontdekt ze dat er nóg iemand is: Nick, een avonturier die ze in het dagelijks leven veel te ruig zou vinden. Maar om de uitgang te vinden moeten ze wel samen optrekken...

Een vleugje verlangen

Om haar bemoeizuchtige vader een hak te zetten trouwde Claire Mayfield halsoverkop met Ethan Seaver, maar haar vader liet kort daarna het huwelijk ontbinden. Tien jaar later wil Claire schoon schip maken en Ethan haar excuus aanbieden, maar hij zegt niets meer van haar te willen weten. Totdat hij haar weer in levenden lijve ziet - mooier dan ooit...

FRANCE:
Le gentleman amoureux, Michelle Douglas

Un lord anglais ! Kate n'ose pas croire à sa chance ! Simon, l'homme qui lui fait une cour pressante, réunit toutes les qualités : beau, intelligent, il est même doté d'un irrésistible charme britannique ! Aurait-elle enfin rencontré l'homme de sa vie ? Toute à sa joie et confiante dans l'avenir, Kate n'hésite pas à lui avouer qu'elle est la maman comblée d'un garçon de sept ans. Une nouvelle qui, contre toute attente, semble bouleverser Simon...

Mariés pour toujours, Leigh Michaels

Voilà maintenant six ans que Dana croit être divorcée de Zeke Ferris. Quelle n'est donc pas sa stupeur d'apprendre un jour de Zeke lui-même que, contrairement à ce qu'elle imagine depuis des années, ils sont toujours mari et femme !

ITALY:
UN BALLO PER INNAMORARSI di ALWARD DONNA

Mi concede questo ballo, signorina O'Keefe?

Con tutti gli uomini presenti alla festa, Jen non avrebbe mai immaginato che a rivolgerle quell'invito sarebbe stato proprio Drew Laramie, il ragazzo che amava alla follia e che anni prima l'aveva lasciata per inseguire il successo.

Sì, ma mantenga le distanze, signor Laramie.

Drew non riesce a credere che Jen abbia accettato di ballare con lui. Lo sguardo serio della ragazza che non ha mai smesso d'amare gli intima di mantenere le distanze, ma la sua bocca dolce e sensuale non sembra chiedere altro che un tenero bacio. E lui è più che pronto ad accontentarla, anche se questo significherà scatenare il gossip più sfrenato tra gli abitanti della città

PORTUGAL:
Chefe ou amante? (Tema: Trabalhando juntos) - Melissa McClone

Promovida a esposa do chefe!

Passados alguns anos, Chaney Sullivan tinha de voltar a encontrar-se com Drake Llewelyn por questões profissionais. Apesar da atracção que sentia por ele, tinha de recordar a si própria que homens mulherengos como ele representavam sempre grandes problemas. Ele jogava para ganhar e ela não podia arriscar-se a apostar no amor e perder, por muito que Drake lhe dissesse que mudara.

Assim, a alternativa de Chaney era proteger-se contra o seu aspecto de estrela de cinema, contra o seu encanto avassalador, contra o seu sorriso… o que ia ser muito mais difícil do que pensava!

POLAND:
Cara Colter - Miłosny bukiet

Dylan McKinnon ma w sobie to nieuchwytne coś, co sprawia, że kobiety nie są w stanie mu się oprzeć. Katie Pritchard doskonale wie, jakie wrażenie Dylan robi na kobietach - w końcu kupuje w jej kwiaciarni bukiety dla wielu różnych kobiet. Ona jednak nie może ulec jego urokowi. Już kiedyś się sparzyła...

Carol Grace – Odnaleziony skarb

Olivia i Jack są małżeństwem archeologów. Kiedyś łączyła ich wspólna praca, ale od dwóch lat żyją w separacji. Jack jednak nigdy nie przestał kochać Olivii. Ściąga ją podstępem na wykopalisko na greckiej wyspie, gdzie kiedyś się poznali...

May Releases

2010-05-03T07:34:00.000-07:00

The No. 1 Sheriff in Texas by Patricia Thayer

Randell men are hard to resist.

Hired to protect and serve, Detective Brandon Randell wears his hat low and his badge polished.

Randell men love for a lifetime.

After Brandon rescues Nora Donnelly and her young son, they remind him there could be more to life than duty.

And Randell men never give up!

Running from her past, Nora has bumped into her future. She plans to run again soon…but not if Brandon can help it!

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Executive: Expecting Tiny Twins by Barbara Hannay (Brides of Bella Rosa)

She's single, successful…and expecting double trouble!

Single and forty, Lizzie made the brave decision to have a baby—alone. A high-profile politician, she's come to the Outback away from the prying media and the Bella Rosa family feuding.

Jack Lewis is the cattle station manager. A prim, pampered city girl in a designer suit is the last thing he needs.

Jack's hotter than the Outback sun and Lizzie can't help noticing! But he's so not her type, and surely he isn't ready for dad duty?

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A Wedding at Leopard Tree Lodge by Liz Fielding

Events planner Josie Fowler has scooped the wildest celebrity wedding of the year in a luxury lodge hotel in Botswana! She's surrounded by prowling leopards and crocodile-filled rivers, but more dangerous to her sanity is the resort owner—enigmatic entrepreneur Gideon McGrath.

As Josie wrestles with taffeta and table plans, Gideon's take-charge approach is getting in her way—and his sexy smile is getting under her skin….

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The Cattleman, the Baby and Me by Michelle Douglas

4th May, Newarra Cattle Station, the Outback…

Dear Diary,

I came to the Outback to fulfill my sister's wishes and find my baby nephew's father. But poor Harry no longer has a daddy, so I'm staying with his uncle. Liam's an Outback cattleman through and through, and doesn't seem happy about us landing on his doorstep. But, wow, he's unbelievably gorgeous! I've seen his tough edges soften whenever little Harry smiles…maybe I can make his heart melt, too?

Sapphie x

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Mother of the Bride by Caroline Anderson

Mother of the bride catches the bouquet!

With just a few months until her daughter's wedding, Maisie feels butterflies at the prospect of seeing Jenni's dad, Rob, again after so many years.

As parents of the bride, they'll be hosting the wedding party at his stunning Scottish ancestral estate and watching as their daughter says "I do."

Whether it's nostalgia or wedding planning fever, Maisie's beginning to wonder, can she convince Rob that they have another chance at their own happily-ever-after?

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Tipping the Waitress with Diamonds by Nina Harrington

Take one hot chef…

The world's finest chef, Brett Cameron, has a tough choice to make. Carry on with his new restaurant dream or answer a plea for help and return to where it all began….

Add a sweet, stressed waitress…

Sienna Rossi is out of her depth trying to rescue her aunt's bistro. The dishwasher's leaking, there's sauce in her hair and the frying pan's just caught fire! Through the smoky haze she sees a vision in shimmering chef's whites: Brett, her teenage crush!

Did the temperature just rise a few degrees?

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Congratulations!

2010-04-21T14:14:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Fiona Harper, winner of the 2009 Romantic Times Award for Best Harlequin Romance with her book INVITATION TO THE BOSS'S BALL.

Way to go Fiona!

Great Deals at Eharlequin

2010-04-20T04:31:00.000-07:00

There is a massive sale on at Eharlequin at the moment and several Harlequin Romances are among the offerings - between 45% and 76% off! WOW!

The titles from the Harlequin Romance line include:

The No 1 Sheriff in Texas - Patricia Thayer
The Cattleman, The Baby and Me - Michelle Douglas
Rodeo Bride - Myrna MacKenzie
Her Lone Cowboy - Donna Alward

In case you haven't noticed, there's a western theme at work. Saddle on up and head over for some great bargains!

APRIL RELEASES

2010-04-11T15:33:00.000-07:00

Tough to Tame by Diana Palmer

A spellbinding new installment in the Long, Tall Texan series!

New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer welcomes you back to Jacobsville to become reacquainted with Bentley Rydel. He lives hard and loves fiercely—but sometimes it takes the right woman to make a man a hero. This rugged Texan is going to be Tough to Tame!

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Beauty and the Reclusive Prince by Raye Morgan

Isabella Casali is the glue that sticks her family and the Bella Rosa restaurant together, but she's neglected her heart…

Under the cover of darkness, Isabella sneaks into Prince Maximilliano's forbidden palace grounds to pick herbs for the Bella Rosa signature sauce.

Isabella slips and nearly drowns, and reclusive Max is forced out of the shadows to save her….

Ten years ago, Max locked his palace gates—and his heart. Now cradling this beautiful, ordinary girl in his arms is tempting him to live again.

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Marrying the Scarred Sheikh by Barbara McMahon

Khalid al Harum was Quishari's beloved playboy, balancing public duty with his daredevil streak by fighting fires. Until an uncontrollable blaze scarred his chiseled features.

Now Khalid seeks solace, and salve for his burning skin, in the tranquil waters of Quishari's coast. It's on a secluded moonlit beach that he meets beautiful, sweet Ella Ponti.

Ella is everything Khalid could wish for. But how can he hope to claim her heart once the beating sunlight reveals the torment of his scars?

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One Small Miracle by Melissa James

Anna and Jared West reunite to look after baby Melanie at their Outback home. As if changing diapers, mushing baby food and sleepless nights weren't enough of a challenge, Anna and Jared must confront what went wrong in their marriage.

Could this dimpled, smiling bundle of joy be the one small miracle who can rescue all their hopes and dreams?

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Australian Boss: Diamond Ring by Jennie Adams

Ever since Fiona Donner breezed into Brent MacKay's office with her sunny smile, bouncy enthusiasm and infectious laughter she's turned his ordered world topsy-turvy.

The attraction zings between them, and Brent believes that Fiona may be the woman to finally release his fears—and the secret he's lived with his whole life.

Only then can he put a sparkly ring on her finger…

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Housekeeper's Happy-Ever-After by Fiona Harper

Ellie Bond's heart has ached ever since she lost her beloved husband and little girl. Now her head is telling her it's time to get her life back on track. Her first small step: answering big-shot music executive Mark Wilder's Housekeeper Wanted advertisement!

Outwardly Mark is supercool, überpowerful and can make or break careers, but it's the compassion beneath his public exterior that's reawakening Ellie's zest for life.

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March Foreign Releases

2010-03-26T07:59:00.000-07:00

Poland:

Jessica Hart - Atrakcyjny szef

Perdita była zachwycona swą nową pracą do momentu, gdy się okazało, że jej szef jest człowiekiem energicznym, stanowczym i bezwzględnym. On zaś z kolei uznał, że jego podwładna jest nerwowa, uszczypliwa i niecierpliwa. Zaczyna się ostra próba sił...

Caroline Anderson - Plan ratunkowy

Samotna Iona Lockwood chciałaby wreszcie znaleźć dobrze płatną pracę. Gdy pewnego dnia znany architekt proponuje jej, by poprowadziła jego dom, nie waha się ani chwili. Kiedy jednak wchodzi do jego luksusowej rezydencji, już od progu czuje się jak kopciuszek...

Portugal:

Dança de corações por Barbara McMahon

Parecia um sonho, porém o que sentia era muito real!

Por uma noite, Sam Duncan decidiu vestir-se para impressionar. Apresentou-se na melhor festa da cidade e, de repente, deu por si a dançar com o milionário Mac McAlheny.

No entanto, quando o relógio deu as doze badaladas, a realidade impôs-se. Sam não pertencia ao mundo de Mac; na verdade, aquela noite custou-lhe o seu emprego. No entanto, Mac ajudou-a e contratou-a como ama do seu adorável filho, Tommy. Sam sabia que não devia apaixonar-se por aquele homem que estava fora do seu alcance, todavia o coração dizia-lhe o contrário.

Sweden:

När jag såg dig av Margaret Way

De är båda på flykt – han från en galen styvmamma, hon från en besatt beundrare. Ödet för dem till Wangaree Valley …

När gården Briar’s Ridge blir till salu beslutar sig Linc för att slå till och förverkliga drömmen om en egen farm. Det ytliga livet med glittrande fester och juvelbeströdda kvinnor har börjat kännas tomt och den eftertraktade ungkarlen ser fram emot lite lugn och ro. Men så får han syn på Daniela … och två liv vänds uppochner.

Vår tid är nu av Nicola Marsh

Miljonären Blane Andrews har kommit till Melbourne för att vinna tillbaka sin fru. För sex år sedan lämnade han Camryn i tron att hon var värd någon bättre. Nu är han en framgångsrik affärsman, men har insett att det han vill ha inte kan köpas för pengar.

Camryn har med nöd och näppe lyckats gå vidare efter att Blane krossade hennes hjärta. Ska hon släppa in honom i sitt liv och riskera ännu mer hjärtesorg? Saker och ting kompliceras ytterligare av en hemlighet och den här gången, inser Camryn, är det Blane som förtjänar någon bättre.

Italy:

IL SUO DOLCE SEGRETO di BRAUN JACKIE

DOLCI NOVITÀ IN ARRIVO

Quando il vero amore sboccia, fiorisce

e si trasforma in una splendida famiglia!

La giornalista Mallory Stevens aveva ricevuto istruzioni chiare e precise: portare alla luce ogni intimo segreto di Logan Bartholomew, il DJ radiofonico più misterioso e affascinante di Chicago, nonché lo scapolo più ambito della città. Logan è stupendo, ricco e di successo, con una voce da brividi, e questo per il sottile intuito di Mallory può significare soltanto una cosa: è troppo bello per essere vero! Dietro la scintillante immagine patinata di uomo perfetto deve nascondersi qualcosa, e lei è pronta a tutto pur di scoprirlo, persino a indagare sulla vita di Logan da molto, ma molto vicino...

France:

Un patron trop charmant, Donna Alward

Mariella peut être fière. Elle vient d'être nommée directrice du Cascade, un superbe hôtel quatre étoiles, et va enfin pouvoir mener la vie dont elle a toujours rêvé. Seul problème : l'arrivée récente de Luca Fiori, son nouveau patron. Car, non content de vouloir superviser - voire gêner ! - son travail, il exerce sur elle une irrésistible attirance à laquelle, elle le sait, elle ne doit surtout pas succomber...

Un fiancé pour Lilah, Myrna Mackenzie

En demandant à Tyler de se faire passer pour son fiancé, Lilah espère juste éloigner les prétendants que ses frères ne cessent de lui envoyer. Elle a tout prévu... sauf peut-être de tomber sous le charme de cet homme à la réputation de mauvais garçon !

Holland:

Baden in geluk - Ally Blake
Sinds Kendall een verkeersongeluk heeft overleefd, neemt ze liever geen risico's. Maar het zwembad in het verlaten, met klimop begroeide gebouwtje dat ze heeft ontdekt, kan ze niet weerstaan. Stiekem gaat ze er elke dag zwemmen. Dan verschijnt opeens de knappe eigenaar. Direct weet ze dat hij een enórm risico vormt... voor haar hart!

Gevonden geheim - Barbara Hannay

Omdat Simone een geheim met zich meedraagt, durft ze niet op zoek te gaan naar de ware liefde. Stel dat ze haar droomprins vindt, hoe zou ze hem dan ooit kunnen vertellen wat ze heeft gedaan? Alleen in haar dagboek heeft ze haar hart uitgestort. Tot haar schrik verliest ze het, en het wordt gevonden door journalist Ryan Tanner. Hoe kan ze voorkomen dat hij haar geheim onthult?

Greece:

Χωρίς Μνήμη - Lucy Gordon

Αποκλεισμένοι σ’ ένα καταφύγιο στις Άλπεις μετά την πτώση μιας χιονοστιβάδας, η Μάντι και ο Λορέντζο βρήκαν παρηγοριά ο ένας στην αγκαλιά του άλλου. Όμως, λίγο πριν τους βρουν οι διασώστες, ο Ρέντζο χάθηκε σε μια χαράδρα…

Ένα χρόνο αργότερα, η Μάντι εξακολουθούσε να είναι ερωτευμένη με τον ανέμελο Ιταλό που πίστευε ότι είχε χάσει για πάντα…

Έκανε όμως λάθος! Κι όταν έμαθε πως ήταν ζωντανός, πήγε στην Ιταλία να τον βρει. Ανυπομονούσε να του ανοίξει την καρδιά της, να του θυμίσει τις στιγμές που είχαν μοιραστεί… και να του μιλήσει για το γιο του!

Μόνο που το παρελθόν είχε σβηστεί οριστικά από τη μνήμη του Ρέντζο…

Spain:

Amor en el oasis - Liz Fielding

Pasó de simple empleada a la esposa de un jeque A Lydia Young le habían encargado la tarea de sus sueños. Trabajaba colocando mercancías en los estantes y como cajera en un supermercado, pero ahora se dirigía a un reino situado en el desierto para pasar unas vacaciones como doble de una famosa aristócrata. Lo único que tenía que hacer era disfrutar de una semana llena de placeres en un lujoso oasis… y no desenmascararse enamorándose de su anfitrión, el jeque Kalil al-Zaki, un hombre increíblemente atractivo y fuera de su alcance.

Congratulations to Linda Goodnight!

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Major congratulations are in order for Linda Goodnight, who has finalled in the RITAs - the annual "Oscars" of the Romance genre. Her Romance, The Snow-Kissed Bride, is a finalist in the Contemporary Series Romance category.

The RITA Awards will be handed out at a grand ceremony during the RWA National Conference in July in beautiful Nashville, Tennessee.

Mother's Day in the UK

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Mills and Boon has a Mother's Day collection going on to celebrate Mother's Day in the UK. There are single titles and anthologies of mom-themed stories, including Romance authors Rebecca Winters, Barbara Hannay, Melissa James, Liz Fielding, Michelle Douglas, and more!

All you need to do is click on this link to start saving!

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Jessica Hart / Amy Andrews / India Grey

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Maggie Cox / Alison Roberts / Fiona Harper

Lucy Gordon / Caroline Anderson / Alison Roberts

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Foreign Editions

Die Schöne und der Milliardär von: MARGARET WAY

Liz Fieldingová

Rozmary Štědrého večera

Jennie Adamsová

Konečně svatba!

Un père à conquérir - Myrna Mackenzie

Tema:Amor y negocios

CORTEGGIAMI ADESSO! di LUCY GORDON

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MILLS AND BOON LOVES...

Foreign Releases - September

Trish Wylieová

Popelka z Los Angeles

Jessica Hartová

Pohádková svatba

Emparejados - Shirley Jump

Una cuoca tutto pepe di C. Gillen Tacker

Encontro com o amor - Fiona Harper

NEW VOICES UPDATE

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Foreign Releases - August

Happy End im Traumpalast? von: RAYE MORGAN

Liz Fieldingová - Týden luxusu

Jackie Braunová - Zásnuby v poušti

Une famille pour Drew, Judy Christenberry

Pasado olvidado - Barbara Wallace

UNA SCINTILLA DAL PASSATO - di DEBBIE MACOMBER, NIKKI LOGAN

A futura rainha - Melissa McClone

August Releases

Little Cowgirl Needs a Mom by Patricia Thayer

To Wed a Rancher by Myrna MacKenzie

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A Kiss to Seal the Deal by Nikki Logan

Foreign Releases - July

Nina Harringtonová - Velkolepá svatba

Barbara Hannayová - Za láskou do Austrálie

LO CHEF DEL MIO CUORE di JENNIE ADAMS, JACKIE BRAUN

July Releases

Are You Going to be In New York City?

June Releases

Foreign Releases - May

GERMANY: Das Geheimnis des Wüstenprinzen von: MELISSA JAMES

FRANCE: Un bonheur à trois - Michelle Douglas

SPAIN: Siete días a la semana - Jennie Adams

Celebrating our Finalists!

Romance Debut available on NetGalley

Harlequin Romance and the Brenda Novak Auction for the Cure of Diabetes

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Are You Ready...For A Royal Wedding?

Royal Engagements

Rebecca Winters / Meredith Webber / Melissa James

Royal Wedding Collection

April 2010

April Releases

Congratulations!

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February Foreign Releases

Free Online Read: REMEMBER ME, COWBOY

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Foreign Releases - January

Queensland Flooded Communities Book Appeal

Harlequin Romance on Audio!

New Releases - January 2011

Merry Christmas

December Foreign Releases

Visit us at the Eharlequin Open House!

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Mr. Right There All Along by Jackie Braun